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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.60, 9,645.84 and 5,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.60, 9,645.84 and 5,140.24 is: 7,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.60 : 9,645.84 = 5,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.60/9,645.84 = 5,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.60x = 9,645.84 × 5,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.60x = 49,581,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,581,932.60/6,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.31

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