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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.40, 9,488.70 and 4,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.40, 9,488.70 and 4,002.60 is: 5,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.40 : 9,488.70 = 4,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.40/9,488.70 = 4,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.40x = 9,488.70 × 4,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.40x = 37,979,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979,470.62/6,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.80

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