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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.84, 11,435.76 and 4,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.84, 11,435.76 and 4,159.20 is: 6,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.84 : 11,435.76 = 4,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.84/11,435.76 = 4,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.84x = 11,435.76 × 4,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.84x = 47,563,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563,612.99/7,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.80

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