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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.80, 9,946.25 and 2,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.80, 9,946.25 and 2,471.13 is: 3,708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.80 : 9,946.25 = 2,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.80/9,946.25 = 2,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.80x = 9,946.25 × 2,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.80x = 24,578,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578,414.68/6,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.38

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