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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.83, 10,523.75 and 4,268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.83, 10,523.75 and 4,268.78 is: 5,890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.83 : 10,523.75 = 4,268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.83/10,523.75 = 4,268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.83x = 10,523.75 × 4,268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.83x = 44,923,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,923,573.53/7,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.97

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