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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.70, 10,525.89 and 5,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.70, 10,525.89 and 5,852.18 is: 8,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.70 : 10,525.89 = 5,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.70/10,525.89 = 5,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.70x = 10,525.89 × 5,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.70x = 61,599,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,599,402.94/7,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.99

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