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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.02, 8,873.60 and 3,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.02, 8,873.60 and 3,597.30 is: 4,964.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.02 : 8,873.60 = 3,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.02/8,873.60 = 3,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.02x = 8,873.60 × 3,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.02x = 31,920,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920,983.29/6,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.37

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