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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.73, 8,875.26 and 3,599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.73, 8,875.26 and 3,599.19 is: 4,967.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.73 : 8,875.26 = 3,599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.73/8,875.26 = 3,599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.73x = 8,875.26 × 3,599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.73x = 31,943,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,943,702.66/6,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.35

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