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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.29, 8,667.05 and 3,591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.29, 8,667.05 and 3,591.95 is: 4,957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.29 : 8,667.05 = 3,591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.29/8,667.05 = 3,591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.29x = 8,667.05 × 3,591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.29x = 31,131,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131,548.95/6,280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.02

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