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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,624.22, 10,531.47 and 5,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,624.22, 10,531.47 and 5,853.58 is: 8,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,624.22 : 10,531.47 = 5,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,624.22/10,531.47 = 5,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,624.22x = 10,531.47 × 5,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,624.22x = 61,646,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,646,775.83/7,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.66

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