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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,450.87, 8,902.79 and 3,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,450.87, 8,902.79 and 3,933.12 is: 5,428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,450.87 : 8,902.79 = 3,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,450.87/8,902.79 = 3,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,450.87x = 8,902.79 × 3,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,450.87x = 35,015,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,015,792.00/6,450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.07

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