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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.74, 9,638.73 and 3,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.74, 9,638.73 and 3,474.06 is: 5,199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.74 : 9,638.73 = 3,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.74/9,638.73 = 3,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.74x = 9,638.73 × 3,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.74x = 33,485,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,485,526.34/6,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.83

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