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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.27, 8,873.94 and 3,597.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.27, 8,873.94 and 3,597.55 is: 4,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.27 : 8,873.94 = 3,597.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.27/8,873.94 = 3,597.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.27x = 8,873.94 × 3,597.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.27x = 31,924,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,924,442.85/6,430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.71

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