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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.67, 8,652.72 and 5,528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.67, 8,652.72 and 5,528.46 is: 7,626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.67 : 8,652.72 = 5,528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.67/8,652.72 = 5,528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.67x = 8,652.72 × 5,528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.67x = 47,836,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,216.41/6,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.13

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