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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.80, 8,668.96 and 3,629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.80, 8,668.96 and 3,629.12 is: 5,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.80 : 8,668.96 = 3,629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.80/8,668.96 = 3,629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.80x = 8,668.96 × 3,629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.80x = 31,460,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,460,696.12/6,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.03

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