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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.40, 9,941.10 and 2,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.40, 9,941.10 and 2,734.60 is: 4,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.40 : 9,941.10 = 2,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.40/9,941.10 = 2,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.40x = 9,941.10 × 2,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.40x = 27,184,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,932.06/6,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.90

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