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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.55, 8,626.77 and 5,319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.55, 8,626.77 and 5,319.36 is: 7,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.55 : 8,626.77 = 5,319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.55/8,626.77 = 5,319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.55x = 8,626.77 × 5,319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.55x = 45,888,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888,895.27/6,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.01

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