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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.39, 10,591.59 and 4,317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.39, 10,591.59 and 4,317.35 is: 5,958.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.39 : 10,591.59 = 4,317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.39/10,591.59 = 4,317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.39x = 10,591.59 × 4,317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.39x = 45,727,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,727,564.32/7,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.46

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