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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,626.88, 9,944.88 and 2,731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,626.88, 9,944.88 and 2,731.28 is: 4,098.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626.88 : 9,944.88 = 2,731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626.88/9,944.88 = 2,731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626.88x = 9,944.88 × 2,731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626.88x = 27,162,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,162,251.85/6,626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.80

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