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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.63, 8,874.61 and 3,597.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.63, 8,874.61 and 3,597.83 is: 4,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.63 : 8,874.61 = 3,597.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.63/8,874.61 = 3,597.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.63x = 8,874.61 × 3,597.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.63x = 31,929,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,929,364.78/6,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.20

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