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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,454.35, 8,903.97 and 4,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,454.35, 8,903.97 and 4,063.23 is: 5,605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,454.35 : 8,903.97 = 4,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,454.35/8,903.97 = 4,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,454.35x = 8,903.97 × 4,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,454.35x = 36,178,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,178,878.02/6,454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.35

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