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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625, 9,942.06 and 2,729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625, 9,942.06 and 2,729.41 is: 4,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625 : 9,942.06 = 2,729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625/9,942.06 = 2,729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625x = 9,942.06 × 2,729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625x = 27,135,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135,957.98/6,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.99

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