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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.41, 10,590.72 and 4,318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.41, 10,590.72 and 4,318.38 is: 5,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.41 : 10,590.72 = 4,318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.41/10,590.72 = 4,318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.41x = 10,590.72 × 4,318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.41x = 45,734,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,734,753.43/7,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.61

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