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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.14, 8,905.48 and 3,620.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.14, 8,905.48 and 3,620.79 is: 4,996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.14 : 8,905.48 = 3,620.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.14/8,905.48 = 3,620.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.14x = 8,905.48 × 3,620.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.14x = 32,244,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,863.88/6,453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.78

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