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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.92, 10,591.28 and 4,317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.92, 10,591.28 and 4,317.73 is: 5,958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.92 : 10,591.28 = 4,317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.92/10,591.28 = 4,317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.92x = 10,591.28 × 4,317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.92x = 45,730,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730,279.81/7,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.41

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