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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.81, 9,643.76 and 2,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.81, 9,643.76 and 2,270.04 is: 3,404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.81 : 9,643.76 = 2,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.81/9,643.76 = 2,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.81x = 9,643.76 × 2,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.81x = 21,891,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891,720.95/6,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.19

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