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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,621.35, 10,517.41 and 4,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,621.35, 10,517.41 and 4,264.14 is: 5,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,621.35 : 10,517.41 = 4,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,621.35/10,517.41 = 4,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,621.35x = 10,517.41 × 4,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,621.35x = 44,847,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,847,708.68/7,621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.48

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