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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.28, 10,593.72 and 4,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.28, 10,593.72 and 4,319.24 is: 5,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.28 : 10,593.72 = 4,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.28/10,593.72 = 4,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.28x = 10,593.72 × 4,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.28x = 45,756,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,756,766.20/7,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.80

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