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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.83, 8,906.24 and 3,800.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.83, 8,906.24 and 3,800.89 is: 5,246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.83 : 8,906.24 = 3,800.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.83/8,906.24 = 3,800.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.83x = 8,906.24 × 3,800.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.83x = 33,851,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851,575.02/6,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.01

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