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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.88, 9,670.08 and 6,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.88, 9,670.08 and 6,197.60 is: 9,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.88 : 9,670.08 = 6,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.88/9,670.08 = 6,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.88x = 9,670.08 × 6,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.88x = 59,931,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,931,287.81/6,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.30

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