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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.91, 10,595.25 and 5,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.91, 10,595.25 and 5,878.23 is: 8,115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.91 : 10,595.25 = 5,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.91/10,595.25 = 5,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.91x = 10,595.25 × 5,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.91x = 62,281,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,281,316.41/7,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.98

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