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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.06, 8,632.98 and 5,323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.06, 8,632.98 and 5,323.86 is: 7,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.06 : 8,632.98 = 5,323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.06/8,632.98 = 5,323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.06x = 8,632.98 × 5,323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.06x = 45,960,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,960,776.90/6,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.20

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