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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.87, 10,591.22 and 4,317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.87, 10,591.22 and 4,317.68 is: 5,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.87 : 10,591.22 = 4,317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.87/10,591.22 = 4,317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.87x = 10,591.22 × 4,317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.87x = 45,729,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729,503.66/7,674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.34

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