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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.74, 9,645.83 and 2,270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.74, 9,645.83 and 2,270.78 is: 3,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.74 : 9,645.83 = 2,270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.74/9,645.83 = 2,270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.74x = 9,645.83 × 2,270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.74x = 21,903,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903,609.98/6,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.08

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