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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.41, 10,583.55 and 4,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.41, 10,583.55 and 4,312.14 is: 5,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.41 : 10,583.55 = 4,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.41/10,583.55 = 4,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.41x = 10,583.55 × 4,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.41x = 45,637,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,637,749.30/7,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.62

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