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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.67, 8,631.07 and 5,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.67, 8,631.07 and 5,322.50 is: 7,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.67 : 8,631.07 = 5,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.67/8,631.07 = 5,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.67x = 8,631.07 × 5,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.67x = 45,938,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,938,870.08/6,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,328.33

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