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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.92, 11,657.79 and 4,652.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.92, 11,657.79 and 4,652.79 is: 6,979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.92 : 11,657.79 = 4,652.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.92/11,657.79 = 4,652.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.92x = 11,657.79 × 4,652.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.92x = 54,241,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241,248.73/7,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.13

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