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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.98, 8,904.48 and 3,620.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.98, 8,904.48 and 3,620.13 is: 4,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.98 : 8,904.48 = 3,620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.98/8,904.48 = 3,620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.98x = 8,904.48 × 3,620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.98x = 32,235,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,235,375.18/6,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.20

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