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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.95, 10,588.77 and 4,529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.95, 10,588.77 and 4,529.13 is: 6,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.95 : 10,588.77 = 4,529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.95/10,588.77 = 4,529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.95x = 10,588.77 × 4,529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.95x = 47,957,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,915.87/7,672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.26

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