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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.36, 10,582.74 and 4,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.36, 10,582.74 and 4,311 is: 5,949.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.36 : 10,582.74 = 4,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.36/10,582.74 = 4,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.36x = 10,582.74 × 4,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.36x = 45,622,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622,192.14/7,668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.41

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