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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.39, 8,629.88 and 5,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.39, 8,629.88 and 5,265 is: 7,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.39 : 8,629.88 = 5,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.39/8,629.88 = 5,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.39x = 8,629.88 × 5,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.39x = 45,436,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436,291.88/6,257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.23

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