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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.97, 10,524.39 and 4,640.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.97, 10,524.39 and 4,640.74 is: 6,406.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.97 : 10,524.39 = 4,640.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.97/10,524.39 = 4,640.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.97x = 10,524.39 × 4,640.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.97x = 48,840,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,840,957.65/7,623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.24

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