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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.62, 9,420.93 and 3,682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.62, 9,420.93 and 3,682.14 is: 5,523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.62 : 9,420.93 = 3,682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.62/9,420.93 = 3,682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.62x = 9,420.93 × 3,682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.62x = 34,689,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,689,183.19/6,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.21

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