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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.67, 8,905.36 and 3,620.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.67, 8,905.36 and 3,620.81 is: 4,997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.67 : 8,905.36 = 3,620.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.67/8,905.36 = 3,620.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.67x = 8,905.36 × 3,620.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.67x = 32,244,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,553.91/6,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.09

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