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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.87, 10,521.09 and 4,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.87, 10,521.09 and 4,266.32 is: 5,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.87 : 10,521.09 = 4,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.87/10,521.09 = 4,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.87x = 10,521.09 × 4,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.87x = 44,886,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,886,284.08/7,623.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.60

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