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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.23, 10,588.81 and 4,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.23, 10,588.81 and 4,316.19 is: 5,956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.23 : 10,588.81 = 4,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.23/10,588.81 = 4,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.23x = 10,588.81 × 4,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.23x = 45,703,315.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,703,315.83/7,673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.20

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