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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.74, 8,647.79 and 5,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.74, 8,647.79 and 5,273.65 is: 7,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.74 : 8,647.79 = 5,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.74/8,647.79 = 5,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.74x = 8,647.79 × 5,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.74x = 45,605,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,417.73/6,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.05

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