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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.67, 8,628.33 and 5,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.67, 8,628.33 and 5,320.49 is: 7,325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.67 : 8,628.33 = 5,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.67/8,628.33 = 5,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.67x = 8,628.33 × 5,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.67x = 45,906,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906,900.34/6,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.57

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