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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.62, 8,898.51 and 4,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.62, 8,898.51 and 4,059.27 is: 5,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.62 : 8,898.51 = 4,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.62/8,898.51 = 4,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.62x = 8,898.51 × 4,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.62x = 36,121,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,121,454.69/6,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.82

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