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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.32, 10,526.82 and 4,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.32, 10,526.82 and 4,442.24 is: 6,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.32 : 10,526.82 = 4,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.32/10,526.82 = 4,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.32x = 10,526.82 × 4,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.32x = 46,762,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,762,660.88/7,629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.34

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