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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,402.94, 8,835.91 and 3,570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,402.94, 8,835.91 and 3,570.30 is: 4,926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,402.94 : 8,835.91 = 3,570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,402.94/8,835.91 = 3,570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,402.94x = 8,835.91 × 3,570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,402.94x = 31,546,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,546,840.55/6,402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.93

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