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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.20, 9,635.37 and 4,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.20, 9,635.37 and 4,342.02 is: 6,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.20 : 9,635.37 = 4,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.20/9,635.37 = 4,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.20x = 9,635.37 × 4,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.20x = 41,836,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,836,969.25/6,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.32

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