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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.49, 8,637.06 and 5,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.49, 8,637.06 and 5,423.36 is: 7,465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.49 : 8,637.06 = 5,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.49/8,637.06 = 5,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.49x = 8,637.06 × 5,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.49x = 46,841,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,841,842.54/6,274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.45

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