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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.44, 8,667.06 and 3,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.44, 8,667.06 and 3,592.20 is: 4,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.44 : 8,667.06 = 3,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.44/8,667.06 = 3,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.44x = 8,667.06 × 3,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.44x = 31,133,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,133,812.93/6,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.27

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