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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,679.59, 10,598.86 and 4,323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,679.59, 10,598.86 and 4,323.06 is: 5,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,679.59 : 10,598.86 = 4,323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,679.59/10,598.86 = 4,323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,679.59x = 10,598.86 × 4,323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,679.59x = 45,819,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,819,507.71/7,679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.40

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