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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.42, 9,942.33 and 2,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.42, 9,942.33 and 2,729.70 is: 4,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.42 : 9,942.33 = 2,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.42/9,942.33 = 2,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.42x = 9,942.33 × 2,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.42x = 27,139,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139,578.20/6,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.04

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