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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.39, 10,590.96 and 4,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.39, 10,590.96 and 4,317.18 is: 5,957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.39 : 10,590.96 = 4,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.39/10,590.96 = 4,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.39x = 10,590.96 × 4,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.39x = 45,723,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,723,080.69/7,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.88

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