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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.20, 8,666.46 and 3,627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.20, 8,666.46 and 3,627.18 is: 5,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.20 : 8,666.46 = 3,627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.20/8,666.46 = 3,627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.20x = 8,666.46 × 3,627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.20x = 31,434,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,434,810.38/6,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.38

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