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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.66, 10,522.68 and 4,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.66, 10,522.68 and 4,481.94 is: 6,186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.66 : 10,522.68 = 4,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.66/10,522.68 = 4,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.66x = 10,522.68 × 4,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.66x = 47,162,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,162,020.40/7,623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.27

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