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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.13, 8,873.64 and 3,777.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.13, 8,873.64 and 3,777.59 is: 5,213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.13 : 8,873.64 = 3,777.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.13/8,873.64 = 3,777.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.13x = 8,873.64 × 3,777.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.13x = 33,520,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,973.73/6,430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.11

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