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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,688.41, 10,609.58 and 4,331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,688.41, 10,609.58 and 4,331.14 is: 5,976.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,688.41 : 10,609.58 = 4,331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,688.41/10,609.58 = 4,331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,688.41x = 10,609.58 × 4,331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,688.41x = 45,951,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,951,560.63/7,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.73

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