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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.78, 9,644.52 and 2,731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.78, 9,644.52 and 2,731.12 is: 4,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.78 : 9,644.52 = 2,731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.78/9,644.52 = 2,731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.78x = 9,644.52 × 2,731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.78x = 26,340,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,340,341.46/6,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.98

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