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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.69, 8,905.57 and 3,620.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.69, 8,905.57 and 3,620.68 is: 4,996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.69 : 8,905.57 = 3,620.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.69/8,905.57 = 3,620.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.69x = 8,905.57 × 3,620.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.69x = 32,244,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,221.27/6,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.25

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