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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,626.89, 9,941.55 and 2,729.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,626.89, 9,941.55 and 2,729.17 is: 4,094.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626.89 : 9,941.55 = 2,729.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626.89/9,941.55 = 2,729.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626.89x = 9,941.55 × 2,729.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626.89x = 27,132,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132,180.01/6,626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.26

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