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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.84, 10,591.28 and 4,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.84, 10,591.28 and 4,318.72 is: 5,959.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.84 : 10,591.28 = 4,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.84/10,591.28 = 4,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.84x = 10,591.28 × 4,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.84x = 45,740,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,740,772.76/7,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.06

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