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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623, 10,523.88 and 4,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623, 10,523.88 and 4,791.24 is: 6,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623 : 10,523.88 = 4,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623/10,523.88 = 4,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623x = 10,523.88 × 4,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623x = 50,422,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,422,434.81/7,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.51

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