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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.10, 8,623.41 and 5,317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.10, 8,623.41 and 5,317.02 is: 7,320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.10 : 8,623.41 = 5,317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.10/8,623.41 = 5,317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.10x = 8,623.41 × 5,317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.10x = 45,850,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,843.44/6,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.79

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