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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.44, 10,583.52 and 4,312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.44, 10,583.52 and 4,312.32 is: 5,950.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.44 : 10,583.52 = 4,312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.44/10,583.52 = 4,312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.44x = 10,583.52 × 4,312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.44x = 45,639,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,639,524.97/7,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.83

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