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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.56, 8,667.48 and 3,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.56, 8,667.48 and 3,628.80 is: 5,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.56 : 8,667.48 = 3,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.56/8,667.48 = 3,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.56x = 8,667.48 × 3,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.56x = 31,452,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,452,551.42/6,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.92

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