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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.72, 11,427.08 and 3,457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.72, 11,427.08 and 3,457.49 is: 5,182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.72 : 11,427.08 = 3,457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.72/11,427.08 = 3,457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.72x = 11,427.08 × 3,457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.72x = 39,508,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,508,940.41/7,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.37

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