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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.27, 11,438.82 and 5,773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.27, 11,438.82 and 5,773.77 is: 8,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.27 : 11,438.82 = 5,773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.27/11,438.82 = 5,773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.27x = 11,438.82 × 5,773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.27x = 66,045,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,045,115.75/7,623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.62

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