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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.50, 10,588.44 and 4,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.50, 10,588.44 and 4,529.70 is: 6,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.50 : 10,588.44 = 4,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.50/10,588.44 = 4,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.50x = 10,588.44 × 4,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.50x = 47,962,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,962,456.67/7,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.22

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