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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.02, 9,940.55 and 2,728.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.02, 9,940.55 and 2,728.71 is: 4,093.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.02 : 9,940.55 = 2,728.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.02/9,940.55 = 2,728.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.02x = 9,940.55 × 2,728.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.02x = 27,124,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,124,864.55/6,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.07

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