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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.89, 9,943.38 and 2,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.89, 9,943.38 and 2,730.27 is: 4,097.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.89 : 9,943.38 = 2,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.89/9,943.38 = 2,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.89x = 9,943.38 × 2,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.89x = 27,148,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,112.11/6,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.28

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