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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,454.33, 8,848.97 and 6,337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,454.33, 8,848.97 and 6,337.69 is: 8,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,454.33 : 8,848.97 = 6,337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,454.33/8,848.97 = 6,337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,454.33x = 8,848.97 × 6,337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,454.33x = 56,082,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,082,028.68/6,454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.06

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