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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.41, 10,589.04 and 5,873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.41, 10,589.04 and 5,873.73 is: 8,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.41 : 10,589.04 = 5,873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.41/10,589.04 = 5,873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.41x = 10,589.04 × 5,873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.41x = 62,197,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,197,161.92/7,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,109.77

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