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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.06, 8,628.84 and 5,320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.06, 8,628.84 and 5,320.86 is: 7,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.06 : 8,628.84 = 5,320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.06/8,628.84 = 5,320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.06x = 8,628.84 × 5,320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.06x = 45,912,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,912,849.60/6,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.06

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