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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.94, 8,910.67 and 6,233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.94, 8,910.67 and 6,233.45 is: 8,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.94 : 8,910.67 = 6,233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.94/8,910.67 = 6,233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.94x = 8,910.67 × 6,233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.94x = 55,544,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,184.74/6,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.25

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