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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.79, 9,647.10 and 2,920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.79, 9,647.10 and 2,920.76 is: 4,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.79 : 9,647.10 = 2,920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.79/9,647.10 = 2,920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.79x = 9,647.10 × 2,920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.79x = 28,176,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176,851.74/6,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.55

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