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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.13, 9,942.26 and 2,729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.13, 9,942.26 and 2,729.54 is: 4,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.13 : 9,942.26 = 2,729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.13/9,942.26 = 2,729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.13x = 9,942.26 × 2,729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.13x = 27,137,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137,807.57/6,625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.20

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