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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,413, 8,850.02 and 3,618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,413, 8,850.02 and 3,618.52 is: 4,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,413 : 8,850.02 = 3,618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,413/8,850.02 = 3,618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,413x = 8,850.02 × 3,618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,413x = 32,023,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023,974.37/6,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.60

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