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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.06, 8,730.63 and 5,388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.06, 8,730.63 and 5,388.54 is: 7,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.06 : 8,730.63 = 5,388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.06/8,730.63 = 5,388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.06x = 8,730.63 × 5,388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.06x = 47,045,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,045,348.98/6,336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.02

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