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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.43, 10,591.32 and 4,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.43, 10,591.32 and 4,317.04 is: 5,957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.43 : 10,591.32 = 4,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.43/10,591.32 = 4,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.43x = 10,591.32 × 4,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.43x = 45,723,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,723,181.52/7,674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.86

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