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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.98, 9,939.15 and 2,730.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.98, 9,939.15 and 2,730.69 is: 4,096.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.98 : 9,939.15 = 2,730.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.98/9,939.15 = 2,730.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.98x = 9,939.15 × 2,730.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.98x = 27,140,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140,737.51/6,625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.11

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