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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.48, 8,735.46 and 5,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.48, 8,735.46 and 5,388.52 is: 7,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.48 : 8,735.46 = 5,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.48/8,735.46 = 5,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.48x = 8,735.46 × 5,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.48x = 47,071,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,071,200.92/6,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.52

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