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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.37, 10,588.16 and 4,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.37, 10,588.16 and 4,315.16 is: 5,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.37 : 10,588.16 = 4,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.37/10,588.16 = 4,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.37x = 10,588.16 × 4,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.37x = 45,689,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,689,582.93/7,672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.08

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