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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.81, 10,523.83 and 4,269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.81, 10,523.83 and 4,269.21 is: 5,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.81 : 10,523.83 = 4,269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.81/10,523.83 = 4,269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.81x = 10,523.83 × 4,269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.81x = 44,928,440.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,928,440.27/7,625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.63

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