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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.10, 8,637.20 and 5,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.10, 8,637.20 and 5,327.02 is: 7,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.10 : 8,637.20 = 5,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.10/8,637.20 = 5,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.10x = 8,637.20 × 5,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.10x = 46,010,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010,537.14/6,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.58

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