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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.52, 8,663.28 and 4,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.52, 8,663.28 and 4,514.52 is: 6,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.52 : 8,663.28 = 4,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.52/8,663.28 = 4,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.52x = 8,663.28 × 4,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.52x = 39,110,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,110,550.83/6,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.28

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