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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.98, 8,668.44 and 3,592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.98, 8,668.44 and 3,592.45 is: 4,957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.98 : 8,668.44 = 3,592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.98/8,668.44 = 3,592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.98x = 8,668.44 × 3,592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.98x = 31,140,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,140,893.94/6,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.97

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