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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.45, 10,587.51 and 4,315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.45, 10,587.51 and 4,315.59 is: 5,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.45 : 10,587.51 = 4,315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.45/10,587.51 = 4,315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.45x = 10,587.51 × 4,315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.45x = 45,691,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691,352.28/7,673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.48

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