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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.23, 10,587.69 and 4,315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.23, 10,587.69 and 4,315.23 is: 5,955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.23 : 10,587.69 = 4,315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.23/10,587.69 = 4,315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.23x = 10,587.69 × 4,315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.23x = 45,688,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688,317.52/7,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.02

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