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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.26, 9,650.88 and 4,585.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.26, 9,650.88 and 4,585.89 is: 6,882.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.26 : 9,650.88 = 4,585.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.26/9,650.88 = 4,585.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.26x = 9,650.88 × 4,585.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.26x = 44,257,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,257,874.08/6,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.75

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