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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.65, 10,590.91 and 4,317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.65, 10,590.91 and 4,317.46 is: 5,958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.65 : 10,590.91 = 4,317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.65/10,590.91 = 4,317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.65x = 10,590.91 × 4,317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.65x = 45,725,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725,880.80/7,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.04

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