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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.44, 8,637.22 and 5,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.44, 8,637.22 and 5,425.52 is: 7,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.44 : 8,637.22 = 5,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.44/8,637.22 = 5,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.44x = 8,637.22 × 5,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.44x = 46,861,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861,409.85/6,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.96

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