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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.34, 8,654.76 and 5,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.34, 8,654.76 and 5,283 is: 7,286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.34 : 8,654.76 = 5,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.34/8,654.76 = 5,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.34x = 8,654.76 × 5,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.34x = 45,723,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,723,097.08/6,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.15

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