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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.35, 10,591.97 and 4,318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.35, 10,591.97 and 4,318.17 is: 5,959.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.35 : 10,591.97 = 4,318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.35/10,591.97 = 4,318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.35x = 10,591.97 × 4,318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.35x = 45,737,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,737,874.14/7,675.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.06

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