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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.85, 10,589.14 and 4,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.85, 10,589.14 and 4,316.13 is: 5,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.85 : 10,589.14 = 4,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.85/10,589.14 = 4,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.85x = 10,589.14 × 4,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.85x = 45,704,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,704,104.83/7,673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.82

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