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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,629.66, 10,525.41 and 4,976.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,629.66, 10,525.41 and 4,976.10 is: 6,864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,629.66 : 10,525.41 = 4,976.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,629.66/10,525.41 = 4,976.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,629.66x = 10,525.41 × 4,976.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,629.66x = 52,375,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,375,492.70/7,629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.72

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