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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.99, 10,591.40 and 4,317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.99, 10,591.40 and 4,317.82 is: 5,958.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.99 : 10,591.40 = 4,317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.99/10,591.40 = 4,317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.99x = 10,591.40 × 4,317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.99x = 45,731,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,743.06/7,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.54

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