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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.96, 8,909.42 and 4,335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.96, 8,909.42 and 4,335.57 is: 5,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.96 : 8,909.42 = 4,335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.96/8,909.42 = 4,335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.96x = 8,909.42 × 4,335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.96x = 38,627,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627,414.07/6,456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.29

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