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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.51, 9,936.97 and 2,731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.51, 9,936.97 and 2,731.79 is: 4,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.51 : 9,936.97 = 2,731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.51/9,936.97 = 2,731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.51x = 9,936.97 × 2,731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.51x = 27,145,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145,733.29/6,629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.68

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