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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.09, 9,653.10 and 3,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.09, 9,653.10 and 3,956.70 is: 5,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.09 : 9,653.10 = 3,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.09/9,653.10 = 3,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.09x = 9,653.10 × 3,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.09x = 38,194,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,420.77/6,429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.88

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