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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.01, 10,588.53 and 4,529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.01, 10,588.53 and 4,529.59 is: 6,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.01 : 10,588.53 = 4,529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.01/10,588.53 = 4,529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.01x = 10,588.53 × 4,529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.01x = 47,961,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,961,699.60/7,674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.89

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