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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.06, 8,637.12 and 5,326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.06, 8,637.12 and 5,326.86 is: 7,334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.06 : 8,637.12 = 5,326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.06/8,637.12 = 5,326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.06x = 8,637.12 × 5,326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.06x = 46,008,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,008,729.04/6,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.34

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