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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.53, 10,524.77 and 4,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.53, 10,524.77 and 4,270.48 is: 5,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.53 : 10,524.77 = 4,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.53/10,524.77 = 4,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.53x = 10,524.77 × 4,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.53x = 44,945,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,945,871.36/7,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.59

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