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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.74, 8,459.89 and 3,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.74, 8,459.89 and 3,404.73 is: 4,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.74 : 8,459.89 = 3,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.74/8,459.89 = 3,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.74x = 8,459.89 × 3,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.74x = 28,803,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803,683.64/6,130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.24

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