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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.30, 8,631.94 and 5,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.30, 8,631.94 and 5,323.12 is: 7,329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.30 : 8,631.94 = 5,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.30/8,631.94 = 5,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.30x = 8,631.94 × 5,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.30x = 45,948,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,948,852.45/6,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.18

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