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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.32, 10,592.46 and 6,629.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.32, 10,592.46 and 6,629.88 is: 9,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.32 : 10,592.46 = 6,629.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.32/10,592.46 = 6,629.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.32x = 10,592.46 × 6,629.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.32x = 70,226,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,226,738.70/7,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.68

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