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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.40, 9,638.88 and 3,138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.40, 9,638.88 and 3,138.96 is: 4,705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.40 : 9,638.88 = 3,138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.40/9,638.88 = 3,138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.40x = 9,638.88 × 3,138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.40x = 30,256,058.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,256,058.76/6,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.16

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