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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,328.56, 8,720.28 and 5,381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,328.56, 8,720.28 and 5,381.04 is: 7,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,328.56 : 8,720.28 = 5,381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,328.56/8,720.28 = 5,381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,328.56x = 8,720.28 × 5,381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,328.56x = 46,924,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,924,175.49/6,328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.67

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