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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.38, 10,588.36 and 4,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.38, 10,588.36 and 4,316.02 is: 5,955.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.38 : 10,588.36 = 4,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.38/10,588.36 = 4,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.38x = 10,588.36 × 4,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.38x = 45,699,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699,573.53/7,673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.60

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