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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.30, 9,604.08 and 3,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.30, 9,604.08 and 3,329.82 is: 4,985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.30 : 9,604.08 = 3,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.30/9,604.08 = 3,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.30x = 9,604.08 × 3,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.30x = 31,979,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,979,857.67/6,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.71

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