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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.17, 8,626.26 and 5,318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.17, 8,626.26 and 5,318.99 is: 7,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.17 : 8,626.26 = 5,318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.17/8,626.26 = 5,318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.17x = 8,626.26 × 5,318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.17x = 45,882,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,882,999.84/6,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.50

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