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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,632.55, 9,948.83 and 2,734.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,632.55, 9,948.83 and 2,734.83 is: 4,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,632.55 : 9,948.83 = 2,734.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,632.55/9,948.83 = 2,734.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,632.55x = 9,948.83 × 2,734.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,632.55x = 27,208,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,208,345.07/6,632.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.25

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