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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.17, 8,627.64 and 5,319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.17, 8,627.64 and 5,319.99 is: 7,324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.17 : 8,627.64 = 5,319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.17/8,627.64 = 5,319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.17x = 8,627.64 × 5,319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.17x = 45,898,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,898,958.52/6,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.88

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