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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.58, 10,521.08 and 4,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.58, 10,521.08 and 4,266.72 is: 5,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.58 : 10,521.08 = 4,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.58/10,521.08 = 4,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.58x = 10,521.08 × 4,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.58x = 44,890,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890,502.46/7,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.38

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