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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.94, 10,591.82 and 4,690.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.94, 10,591.82 and 4,690.32 is: 6,472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.94 : 10,591.82 = 4,690.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.94/10,591.82 = 4,690.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.94x = 10,591.82 × 4,690.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.94x = 49,679,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679,025.18/7,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.89

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