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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,671.81, 10,587.04 and 4,359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,671.81, 10,587.04 and 4,359.81 is: 6,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,671.81 : 10,587.04 = 4,359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,671.81/10,587.04 = 4,359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,671.81x = 10,587.04 × 4,359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,671.81x = 46,157,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157,482.86/7,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.50

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