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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.43, 9,598.26 and 3,325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.43, 9,598.26 and 3,325.95 is: 4,979.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.43 : 9,598.26 = 3,325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.43/9,598.26 = 3,325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.43x = 9,598.26 × 3,325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.43x = 31,923,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923,332.85/6,410.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.91

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