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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.56, 8,637.81 and 5,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.56, 8,637.81 and 5,327.36 is: 7,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.56 : 8,637.81 = 5,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.56/8,637.81 = 5,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.56x = 8,637.81 × 5,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.56x = 46,016,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016,723.48/6,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.03

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