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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.64, 10,586.99 and 4,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.64, 10,586.99 and 4,315.25 is: 5,954.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.64 : 10,586.99 = 4,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.64/10,586.99 = 4,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.64x = 10,586.99 × 4,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.64x = 45,685,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,685,455.66/7,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.34

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