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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.84, 8,873.92 and 3,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.84, 8,873.92 and 3,598.04 is: 4,964.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.84 : 8,873.92 = 3,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.84/8,873.92 = 3,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.84x = 8,873.92 × 3,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.84x = 31,928,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,928,719.12/6,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.94

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