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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.83, 10,588.26 and 4,316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.83, 10,588.26 and 4,316.87 is: 5,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.83 : 10,588.26 = 4,316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.83/10,588.26 = 4,316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.83x = 10,588.26 × 4,316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.83x = 45,708,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708,089.00/7,674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.59

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