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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.97, 10,590.18 and 4,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.97, 10,590.18 and 4,486.54 is: 6,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.97 : 10,590.18 = 4,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.97/10,590.18 = 4,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.97x = 10,590.18 × 4,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.97x = 47,513,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,513,266.18/7,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.48

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