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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.30, 8,623.68 and 5,317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.30, 8,623.68 and 5,317.13 is: 7,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.30 : 8,623.68 = 5,317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.30/8,623.68 = 5,317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.30x = 8,623.68 × 5,317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.30x = 45,853,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853,164.58/6,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.93

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