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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.83, 10,588.61 and 4,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.83, 10,588.61 and 4,529.01 is: 6,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.83 : 10,588.61 = 4,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.83/10,588.61 = 4,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.83x = 10,588.61 × 4,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.83x = 47,955,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,920.58/7,672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.10

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