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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.28, 9,221.66 and 5,268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.28, 9,221.66 and 5,268.31 is: 7,277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.28 : 9,221.66 = 5,268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.28/9,221.66 = 5,268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.28x = 9,221.66 × 5,268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.28x = 48,582,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,563.59/6,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.98

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