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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.24, 11,423.97 and 5,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.24, 11,423.97 and 5,974.92 is: 8,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.24 : 11,423.97 = 5,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.24/11,423.97 = 5,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.24x = 11,423.97 × 5,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.24x = 68,257,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,257,306.83/7,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.32

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