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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.03, 8,903.90 and 3,620.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.03, 8,903.90 and 3,620.03 is: 4,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.03 : 8,903.90 = 3,620.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.03/8,903.90 = 3,620.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.03x = 8,903.90 × 3,620.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.03x = 32,232,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,232,349.65/6,452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.69

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