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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.30, 8,626.43 and 5,319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.30, 8,626.43 and 5,319.13 is: 7,323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.30 : 8,626.43 = 5,319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.30/8,626.43 = 5,319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.30x = 8,626.43 × 5,319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.30x = 45,885,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,885,102.61/6,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.69

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