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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.56, 8,716.14 and 5,378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.56, 8,716.14 and 5,378.04 is: 7,410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.56 : 8,716.14 = 5,378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.56/8,716.14 = 5,378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.56x = 8,716.14 × 5,378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.56x = 46,875,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,875,749.57/6,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.53

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