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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,671.23, 10,586.48 and 4,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,671.23, 10,586.48 and 4,268.28 is: 5,890.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,671.23 : 10,586.48 = 4,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,671.23/10,586.48 = 4,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,671.23x = 10,586.48 × 4,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,671.23x = 45,186,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,039.51/7,671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.33

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