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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.02, 9,521.46 and 5,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.02, 9,521.46 and 5,445.27 is: 8,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.02 : 9,521.46 = 5,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.02/9,521.46 = 5,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.02x = 9,521.46 × 5,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.02x = 51,846,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,846,920.49/6,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.80

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