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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.76, 10,590.12 and 4,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.76, 10,590.12 and 4,317.12 is: 5,957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.76 : 10,590.12 = 4,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.76/10,590.12 = 4,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.76x = 10,590.12 × 4,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.76x = 45,718,818.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718,818.85/7,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.81

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