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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,624.88, 10,521.65 and 4,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,624.88, 10,521.65 and 4,266.62 is: 5,887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,624.88 : 10,521.65 = 4,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,624.88/10,521.65 = 4,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,624.88x = 10,521.65 × 4,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,624.88x = 44,891,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,891,840.38/7,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.55

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