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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.67, 10,583.67 and 4,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.67, 10,583.67 and 4,312.44 is: 5,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.67 : 10,583.67 = 4,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.67/10,583.67 = 4,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.67x = 10,583.67 × 4,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.67x = 45,641,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,641,441.85/7,669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.90

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