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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.09, 9,949.26 and 2,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.09, 9,949.26 and 2,734.59 is: 4,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.09 : 9,949.26 = 2,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.09/9,949.26 = 2,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.09x = 9,949.26 × 2,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.09x = 27,207,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207,146.90/6,631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.97

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