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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.41, 9,646.02 and 2,483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.41, 9,646.02 and 2,483.55 is: 3,725.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.41 : 9,646.02 = 2,483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.41/9,646.02 = 2,483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.41x = 9,646.02 × 2,483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.41x = 23,956,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956,372.97/6,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.48

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