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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.08, 9,636.48 and 2,959.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.08, 9,636.48 and 2,959.68 is: 4,435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.08 : 9,636.48 = 2,959.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.08/9,636.48 = 2,959.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.08x = 9,636.48 × 2,959.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.08x = 28,520,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520,897.13/6,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.54

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