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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.61, 10,589.33 and 4,316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.61, 10,589.33 and 4,316.57 is: 5,956.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.61 : 10,589.33 = 4,316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.61/10,589.33 = 4,316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.61x = 10,589.33 × 4,316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.61x = 45,709,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709,509.67/7,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.72

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