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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.62, 8,901.26 and 4,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.62, 8,901.26 and 4,061.28 is: 5,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.62 : 8,901.26 = 4,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.62/8,901.26 = 4,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.62x = 8,901.26 × 4,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.62x = 36,150,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,150,509.21/6,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.59

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