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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.40, 9,645.87 and 3,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.40, 9,645.87 and 3,146.25 is: 4,719.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.40 : 9,645.87 = 3,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.40/9,645.87 = 3,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.40x = 9,645.87 × 3,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.40x = 30,348,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,348,318.49/6,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.51

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