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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.42, 10,592.90 and 4,319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.42, 10,592.90 and 4,319.06 is: 5,959.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.42 : 10,592.90 = 4,319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.42/10,592.90 = 4,319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.42x = 10,592.90 × 4,319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.42x = 45,751,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751,370.67/7,676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.99

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