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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.20, 9,942.01 and 2,185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.20, 9,942.01 and 2,185.13 is: 3,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.20 : 9,942.01 = 2,185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.20/9,942.01 = 2,185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.20x = 9,942.01 × 2,185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.20x = 21,724,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724,534.60/6,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.09

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