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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.83, 9,639.62 and 2,923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.83, 9,639.62 and 2,923.27 is: 4,381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.83 : 9,639.62 = 2,923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.83/9,639.62 = 2,923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.83x = 9,639.62 × 2,923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.83x = 28,179,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,179,197.34/6,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.89

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