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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,450.80, 8,902.80 and 3,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,450.80, 8,902.80 and 3,656 is: 5,045.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,450.80 : 8,902.80 = 3,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,450.80/8,902.80 = 3,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,450.80x = 8,902.80 × 3,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,450.80x = 32,548,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,636.80/6,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.67

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