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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.73, 9,646.89 and 2,481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.73, 9,646.89 and 2,481.87 is: 3,723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.73 : 9,646.89 = 2,481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.73/9,646.89 = 2,481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.73x = 9,646.89 × 2,481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.73x = 23,942,326.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,942,326.88/6,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.11

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