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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.56, 8,727.18 and 5,386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.56, 8,727.18 and 5,386.04 is: 7,421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.56 : 8,727.18 = 5,386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.56/8,727.18 = 5,386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.56x = 8,727.18 × 5,386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.56x = 47,004,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,004,940.57/6,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.57

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