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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.98, 8,875.09 and 3,598.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.98, 8,875.09 and 3,598.18 is: 4,965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.98 : 8,875.09 = 3,598.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.98/8,875.09 = 3,598.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.98x = 8,875.09 × 3,598.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.98x = 31,934,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,934,202.52/6,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.68

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