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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.93, 10,589.58 and 4,317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.93, 10,589.58 and 4,317.09 is: 5,956.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.93 : 10,589.58 = 4,317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.93/10,589.58 = 4,317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.93x = 10,589.58 × 4,317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.93x = 45,716,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,716,169.92/7,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.56

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