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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.79, 11,435.68 and 5,007.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.79, 11,435.68 and 5,007.83 is: 7,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.79 : 11,435.68 = 5,007.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.79/11,435.68 = 5,007.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.79x = 11,435.68 × 5,007.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.79x = 57,267,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267,890.46/7,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.74

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