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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.20, 9,404.52 and 3,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.20, 9,404.52 and 3,679.60 is: 5,509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.20 : 9,404.52 = 3,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.20/9,404.52 = 3,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.20x = 9,404.52 × 3,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.20x = 34,604,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,604,871.79/6,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.28

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