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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.44, 8,871.40 and 3,910.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.44, 8,871.40 and 3,910.53 is: 5,394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.44 : 8,871.40 = 3,910.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.44/8,871.40 = 3,910.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.44x = 8,871.40 × 3,910.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.44x = 34,691,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,691,853.10/6,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.94

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