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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.78, 10,523.70 and 4,483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.78, 10,523.70 and 4,483.58 is: 6,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.78 : 10,523.70 = 4,483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.78/10,523.70 = 4,483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.78x = 10,523.70 × 4,483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.78x = 47,183,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,183,850.85/7,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.60

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