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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.97, 11,435.96 and 5,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.97, 11,435.96 and 5,026.30 is: 7,539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.97 : 11,435.96 = 5,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.97/11,435.96 = 5,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.97x = 11,435.96 × 5,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.97x = 57,480,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,480,565.75/7,623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.45

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