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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,628.08, 9,944.76 and 2,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,628.08, 9,944.76 and 2,731.58 is: 4,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,628.08 : 9,944.76 = 2,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,628.08/9,944.76 = 2,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,628.08x = 9,944.76 × 2,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,628.08x = 27,164,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,164,907.52/6,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.46

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