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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.08, 10,524.72 and 4,482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.08, 10,524.72 and 4,482.72 is: 6,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.08 : 10,524.72 = 4,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.08/10,524.72 = 4,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.08x = 10,524.72 × 4,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.08x = 47,179,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,179,372.84/7,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.77

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