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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,979.77, 9,623.21 and 5,089.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,979.77, 9,623.21 and 5,089.77 is: 7,017.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,979.77 : 9,623.21 = 5,089.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,979.77/9,623.21 = 5,089.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,979.77x = 9,623.21 × 5,089.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,979.77x = 48,979,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,979,900.11/6,979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.41

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