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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.03, 8,845.80 and 6,335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.03, 8,845.80 and 6,335.39 is: 8,685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.03 : 8,845.80 = 6,335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.03/8,845.80 = 6,335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.03x = 8,845.80 × 6,335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.03x = 56,041,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041,592.86/6,452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.89

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