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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.69, 8,667.39 and 3,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.69, 8,667.39 and 3,924.20 is: 5,415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.69 : 8,667.39 = 3,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.69/8,667.39 = 3,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.69x = 8,667.39 × 3,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.69x = 34,012,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,571.84/6,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.42

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