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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,450.03, 8,901.09 and 3,797.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,450.03, 8,901.09 and 3,797.42 is: 5,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,450.03 : 8,901.09 = 3,797.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,450.03/8,901.09 = 3,797.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,450.03x = 8,901.09 × 3,797.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,450.03x = 33,801,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801,132.68/6,450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.46

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