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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.68, 8,911.56 and 3,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.68, 8,911.56 and 3,805 is: 5,251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.68 : 8,911.56 = 3,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.68/8,911.56 = 3,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.68x = 8,911.56 × 3,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.68x = 33,908,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,908,485.80/6,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.69

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