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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.03, 8,904.32 and 3,764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.03, 8,904.32 and 3,764.08 is: 5,194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.03 : 8,904.32 = 3,764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.03/8,904.32 = 3,764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.03x = 8,904.32 × 3,764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.03x = 33,516,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516,559.97/6,452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.73

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