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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.68, 8,623.44 and 5,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.68, 8,623.44 and 5,516.24 is: 7,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.68 : 8,623.44 = 5,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.68/8,623.44 = 5,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.68x = 8,623.44 × 5,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.68x = 47,568,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,568,964.67/6,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.20

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