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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.41, 9,944.52 and 2,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.41, 9,944.52 and 2,732.50 is: 4,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.41 : 9,944.52 = 2,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.41/9,944.52 = 2,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.41x = 9,944.52 × 2,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.41x = 27,173,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173,400.90/6,629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.92

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