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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.36, 8,665.92 and 3,591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.36, 8,665.92 and 3,591.10 is: 4,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.36 : 8,665.92 = 3,591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.36/8,665.92 = 3,591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.36x = 8,665.92 × 3,591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.36x = 31,120,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,120,185.31/6,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.16

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