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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.47, 8,668.62 and 3,629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.47, 8,668.62 and 3,629.54 is: 5,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.47 : 8,668.62 = 3,629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.47/8,668.62 = 3,629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.47x = 8,668.62 × 3,629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.47x = 31,463,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,124.71/6,280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.68

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