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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.56, 10,526.46 and 4,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.56, 10,526.46 and 4,486.76 is: 6,190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.56 : 10,526.46 = 4,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.56/10,526.46 = 4,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.56x = 10,526.46 × 4,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.56x = 47,229,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,229,699.67/7,629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.36

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