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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.74, 8,930.58 and 3,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.74, 8,930.58 and 3,954.30 is: 5,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.74 : 8,930.58 = 3,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.74/8,930.58 = 3,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.74x = 8,930.58 × 3,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.74x = 35,314,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,314,192.49/6,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.52

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