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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,623.98, 10,521.42 and 4,714.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,623.98, 10,521.42 and 4,714.17 is: 6,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,623.98 : 10,521.42 = 4,714.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,623.98/10,521.42 = 4,714.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,623.98x = 10,521.42 × 4,714.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,623.98x = 49,599,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,599,705.39/7,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.75

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