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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.27, 10,590.56 and 4,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.27, 10,590.56 and 4,317.22 is: 5,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.27 : 10,590.56 = 4,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.27/10,590.56 = 4,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.27x = 10,590.56 × 4,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.27x = 45,721,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,721,777.44/7,674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.80

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