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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.98, 8,845.53 and 5,261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.98, 8,845.53 and 5,261.69 is: 7,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.98 : 8,845.53 = 5,261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.98/8,845.53 = 5,261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.98x = 8,845.53 × 5,261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.98x = 46,542,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,436.75/6,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.27

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