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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.18, 10,977.73 and 4,972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.18, 10,977.73 and 4,972.39 is: 6,864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.18 : 10,977.73 = 4,972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.18/10,977.73 = 4,972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.18x = 10,977.73 × 4,972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.18x = 54,585,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,585,515.00/7,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.22

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