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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.52, 8,675.57 and 5,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.52, 8,675.57 and 5,221.06 is: 7,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.52 : 8,675.57 = 5,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.52/8,675.57 = 5,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.52x = 8,675.57 × 5,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.52x = 45,295,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295,662.87/6,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.77

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