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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.05, 9,941.77 and 2,729.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.05, 9,941.77 and 2,729.33 is: 4,094.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.05 : 9,941.77 = 2,729.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.05/9,941.77 = 2,729.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.05x = 9,941.77 × 2,729.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.05x = 27,134,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134,321.41/6,627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.48

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