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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.32, 8,667.72 and 3,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.32, 8,667.72 and 3,627.66 is: 5,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.32 : 8,667.72 = 3,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.32/8,667.72 = 3,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.32x = 8,667.72 × 3,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.32x = 31,443,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443,541.14/6,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.68

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