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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.72, 10,623.52 and 3,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.72, 10,623.52 and 3,623.12 is: 5,431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.72 : 10,623.52 = 3,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.72/10,623.52 = 3,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.72x = 10,623.52 × 3,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.72x = 38,490,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,490,287.78/7,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.33

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