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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.99, 10,524.04 and 4,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.99, 10,524.04 and 4,268.72 is: 5,890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.99 : 10,524.04 = 4,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.99/10,524.04 = 4,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.99x = 10,524.04 × 4,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.99x = 44,924,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,924,116.74/7,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.93

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