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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.52, 9,531.14 and 5,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.52, 9,531.14 and 5,253.89 is: 7,916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.52 : 9,531.14 = 5,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.52/9,531.14 = 5,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.52x = 9,531.14 × 5,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.52x = 50,075,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,075,487.21/6,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.43

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