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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.67, 8,905.32 and 3,800.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.67, 8,905.32 and 3,800.91 is: 5,245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.67 : 8,905.32 = 3,800.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.67/8,905.32 = 3,800.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.67x = 8,905.32 × 3,800.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.67x = 33,848,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,848,319.84/6,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.63

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