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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.75, 10,591.16 and 4,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.75, 10,591.16 and 4,362.75 is: 6,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.75 : 10,591.16 = 4,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.75/10,591.16 = 4,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.75x = 10,591.16 × 4,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.75x = 46,206,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206,561.48/7,674.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.60

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