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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.84, 8,667.57 and 3,628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.84, 8,667.57 and 3,628.23 is: 5,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.84 : 8,667.57 = 3,628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.84/8,667.57 = 3,628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.84x = 8,667.57 × 3,628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.84x = 31,447,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447,937.50/6,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.96

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