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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.90, 10,588.53 and 4,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.90, 10,588.53 and 4,315.72 is: 5,955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.90 : 10,588.53 = 4,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.90/10,588.53 = 4,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.90x = 10,588.53 × 4,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.90x = 45,697,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697,130.69/7,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.65

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