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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.40, 9,946.81 and 2,732.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.40, 9,946.81 and 2,732.68 is: 4,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.40 : 9,946.81 = 2,732.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.40/9,946.81 = 2,732.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.40x = 9,946.81 × 2,732.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.40x = 27,181,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,448.75/6,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.52

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