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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.19, 8,994.98 and 5,328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.19, 8,994.98 and 5,328.02 is: 7,345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.19 : 8,994.98 = 5,328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.19/8,994.98 = 5,328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.19x = 8,994.98 × 5,328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.19x = 47,925,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,925,469.15/6,524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.81

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