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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.76, 8,797.50 and 5,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.76, 8,797.50 and 5,266.20 is: 7,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.76 : 8,797.50 = 5,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.76/8,797.50 = 5,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.76x = 8,797.50 × 5,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.76x = 46,329,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,329,394.50/6,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.80

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