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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.10, 8,666.69 and 3,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.10, 8,666.69 and 3,554.40 is: 4,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.10 : 8,666.69 = 3,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.10/8,666.69 = 3,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.10x = 8,666.69 × 3,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.10x = 30,804,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804,865.16/6,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.16

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