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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.27, 9,946.54 and 2,732.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.27, 9,946.54 and 2,732.77 is: 4,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.27 : 9,946.54 = 2,732.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.27/9,946.54 = 2,732.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.27x = 9,946.54 × 2,732.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.27x = 27,181,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,556.38/6,629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.23

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