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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.20, 10,977.94 and 4,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.20, 10,977.94 and 4,767.64 is: 6,580.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.20 : 10,977.94 = 4,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.20/10,977.94 = 4,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.20x = 10,977.94 × 4,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.20x = 52,338,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338,865.86/7,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.03

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