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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,450.20, 9,675.30 and 3,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,450.20, 9,675.30 and 3,858.20 is: 5,787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,450.20 : 9,675.30 = 3,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,450.20/9,675.30 = 3,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,450.20x = 9,675.30 × 3,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,450.20x = 37,329,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329,242.46/6,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,787.30

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