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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.32, 10,523.05 and 4,268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.32, 10,523.05 and 4,268.27 is: 5,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.32 : 10,523.05 = 4,268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.32/10,523.05 = 4,268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.32x = 10,523.05 × 4,268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.32x = 44,915,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,915,234.26/7,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.28

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