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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.58, 10,587.93 and 4,315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.58, 10,587.93 and 4,315.58 is: 5,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.58 : 10,587.93 = 4,315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.58/10,587.93 = 4,315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.58x = 10,587.93 × 4,315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.58x = 45,693,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693,058.95/7,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.37

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