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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.41, 10,588.21 and 4,316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.41, 10,588.21 and 4,316.09 is: 5,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.41 : 10,588.21 = 4,316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.41/10,588.21 = 4,316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.41x = 10,588.21 × 4,316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.41x = 45,699,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699,682.98/7,673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.59

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