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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.92, 8,667.72 and 3,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.92, 8,667.72 and 3,628.26 is: 5,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.92 : 8,667.72 = 3,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.92/8,667.72 = 3,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.92x = 8,667.72 × 3,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.92x = 31,448,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,741.77/6,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.03

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