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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,670.43, 10,591.97 and 4,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,670.43, 10,591.97 and 4,842.90 is: 6,687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,670.43 : 10,591.97 = 4,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,670.43/10,591.97 = 4,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,670.43x = 10,591.97 × 4,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,670.43x = 51,295,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,295,827.30/7,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.48

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