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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.12, 9,943.20 and 4,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.12, 9,943.20 and 4,159.20 is: 6,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.12 : 9,943.20 = 4,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.12/9,943.20 = 4,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.12x = 9,943.20 × 4,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.12x = 41,355,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,355,757.44/6,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.38

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