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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,621, 10,504.02 and 6,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,621, 10,504.02 and 6,290.44 is: 8,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,621 : 10,504.02 = 6,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,621/10,504.02 = 6,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,621x = 10,504.02 × 6,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,621x = 66,074,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,074,907.57/7,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.11

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