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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.74, 8,669.48 and 3,922.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.74, 8,669.48 and 3,922.88 is: 5,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.74 : 8,669.48 = 3,922.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.74/8,669.48 = 3,922.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.74x = 8,669.48 × 3,922.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.74x = 34,009,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,009,266.74/6,280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.85

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