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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,398.76, 8,830.16 and 3,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,398.76, 8,830.16 and 3,604.26 is: 4,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,398.76 : 8,830.16 = 3,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,398.76/8,830.16 = 3,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,398.76x = 8,830.16 × 3,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,398.76x = 31,826,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,826,192.48/6,398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.81

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