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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.16, 10,583.20 and 4,311.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.16, 10,583.20 and 4,311.89 is: 5,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.16 : 10,583.20 = 4,311.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.16/10,583.20 = 4,311.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.16x = 10,583.20 × 4,311.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.16x = 45,633,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,633,594.25/7,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.27

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