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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280, 8,666.40 and 3,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280, 8,666.40 and 3,485.52 is: 4,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280 : 8,666.40 = 3,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280/8,666.40 = 3,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280x = 8,666.40 × 3,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280x = 30,206,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206,910.53/6,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.02

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