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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.83, 8,845.54 and 6,335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.83, 8,845.54 and 6,335.19 is: 8,685.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.83 : 8,845.54 = 6,335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.83/8,845.54 = 6,335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.83x = 8,845.54 × 6,335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.83x = 56,038,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,038,160.71/6,451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.62

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