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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.77, 8,625.66 and 5,318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.77, 8,625.66 and 5,318.69 is: 7,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.77 : 8,625.66 = 5,318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.77/8,625.66 = 5,318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.77x = 8,625.66 × 5,318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.77x = 45,877,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,877,211.99/6,264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.05

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