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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.64, 8,668.05 and 3,628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.64, 8,668.05 and 3,628.68 is: 5,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.64 : 8,668.05 = 3,628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.64/8,668.05 = 3,628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.64x = 8,668.05 × 3,628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.64x = 31,453,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453,579.67/6,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.22

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