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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,399.79, 8,830.70 and 3,604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,399.79, 8,830.70 and 3,604.75 is: 4,973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,399.79 : 8,830.70 = 3,604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,399.79/8,830.70 = 3,604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,399.79x = 8,830.70 × 3,604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,399.79x = 31,832,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832,447.80/6,399.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.98

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