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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.27, 9,440.43 and 5,640.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.27, 9,440.43 and 5,640.33 is: 8,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.27 : 9,440.43 = 5,640.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.27/9,440.43 = 5,640.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.27x = 9,440.43 × 5,640.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.27x = 53,247,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,247,140.54/6,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.13

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