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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.78, 8,903.81 and 3,620.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.78, 8,903.81 and 3,620.05 is: 4,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.78 : 8,903.81 = 3,620.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.78/8,903.81 = 3,620.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.78x = 8,903.81 × 3,620.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.78x = 32,232,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,232,228.86/6,451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.87

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