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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.91, 10,588.35 and 5,873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.91, 10,588.35 and 5,873.22 is: 8,109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.91 : 10,588.35 = 5,873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.91/10,588.35 = 5,873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.91x = 10,588.35 × 5,873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.91x = 62,187,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187,708.99/7,668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,109.07

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