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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.81, 8,667.59 and 3,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.81, 8,667.59 and 3,924.32 is: 5,415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.81 : 8,667.59 = 3,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.81/8,667.59 = 3,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.81x = 8,667.59 × 3,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.81x = 34,014,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014,396.79/6,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.61

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