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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.61, 8,622.73 and 5,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.61, 8,622.73 and 5,316.44 is: 7,319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.61 : 8,622.73 = 5,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.61/8,622.73 = 5,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.61x = 8,622.73 × 5,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.61x = 45,842,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,842,191.83/6,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.98

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