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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.55, 9,942.52 and 2,729.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.55, 9,942.52 and 2,729.83 is: 4,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.55 : 9,942.52 = 2,729.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.55/9,942.52 = 2,729.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.55x = 9,942.52 × 2,729.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.55x = 27,141,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141,339.66/6,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.23

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