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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.88, 10,589.72 and 4,317.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.88, 10,589.72 and 4,317.93 is: 5,957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.88 : 10,589.72 = 4,317.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.88/10,589.72 = 4,317.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.88x = 10,589.72 × 4,317.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.88x = 45,725,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725,669.68/7,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.06

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