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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.70, 8,666.04 and 3,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.70, 8,666.04 and 3,627.40 is: 5,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.70 : 8,666.04 = 3,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.70/8,666.04 = 3,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.70x = 8,666.04 × 3,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.70x = 31,435,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,435,193.50/6,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.05

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