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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,630.76, 10,529.35 and 4,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,630.76, 10,529.35 and 4,273.72 is: 5,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,630.76 : 10,529.35 = 4,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,630.76/10,529.35 = 4,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,630.76x = 10,529.35 × 4,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,630.76x = 44,999,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,999,456.67/7,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.11

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