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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.68, 10,588.50 and 4,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.68, 10,588.50 and 4,316.13 is: 5,956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.68 : 10,588.50 = 4,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.68/10,588.50 = 4,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.68x = 10,588.50 × 4,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.68x = 45,701,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701,342.51/7,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.37

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