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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.77, 8,874.63 and 3,598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.77, 8,874.63 and 3,598.05 is: 4,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.77 : 8,874.63 = 3,598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.77/8,874.63 = 3,598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.77x = 8,874.63 × 3,598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.77x = 31,931,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,931,362.47/6,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.40

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