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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.48, 9,940.96 and 2,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.48, 9,940.96 and 2,677.60 is: 4,016.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.48 : 9,940.96 = 2,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.48/9,940.96 = 2,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.48x = 9,940.96 × 2,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.48x = 26,617,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617,914.50/6,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.29

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