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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.92, 8,875.76 and 3,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.92, 8,875.76 and 3,743.70 is: 5,166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.92 : 8,875.76 = 3,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.92/8,875.76 = 3,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.92x = 8,875.76 × 3,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.92x = 33,228,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228,163.99/6,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.94

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