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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.63, 8,904.72 and 3,763.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.63, 8,904.72 and 3,763.77 is: 5,194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.63 : 8,904.72 = 3,763.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.63/8,904.72 = 3,763.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.63x = 8,904.72 × 3,763.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.63x = 33,515,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,515,317.99/6,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.06

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