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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.24, 8,905.74 and 3,936.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.24, 8,905.74 and 3,936.03 is: 5,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.24 : 8,905.74 = 3,936.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.24/8,905.74 = 3,936.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.24x = 8,905.74 × 3,936.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.24x = 35,053,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053,259.81/6,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.73

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