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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.61, 10,523.52 and 4,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.61, 10,523.52 and 4,268.34 is: 5,890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.61 : 10,523.52 = 4,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.61/10,523.52 = 4,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.61x = 10,523.52 × 4,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.61x = 44,917,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,917,961.36/7,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.41

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