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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.40, 9,663.60 and 4,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.40, 9,663.60 and 4,730.40 is: 7,078.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.40 : 9,663.60 = 4,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.40/9,663.60 = 4,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.40x = 9,663.60 × 4,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.40x = 45,712,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,712,693.44/6,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.02

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