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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.89, 9,630.63 and 3,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.89, 9,630.63 and 3,133.46 is: 4,696.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.89 : 9,630.63 = 3,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.89/9,630.63 = 3,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.89x = 9,630.63 × 3,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.89x = 30,177,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,177,145.73/6,424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.91

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