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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.44, 10,589.73 and 4,317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.44, 10,589.73 and 4,317.31 is: 5,958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.44 : 10,589.73 = 4,317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.44/10,589.73 = 4,317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.44x = 10,589.73 × 4,317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.44x = 45,719,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,719,147.23/7,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.10

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