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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.67, 8,904.60 and 3,620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.67, 8,904.60 and 3,620.07 is: 4,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.67 : 8,904.60 = 3,620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.67/8,904.60 = 3,620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.67x = 8,904.60 × 3,620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.67x = 32,235,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,235,275.32/6,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.65

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