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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.37, 10,977.06 and 4,417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.37, 10,977.06 and 4,417.59 is: 6,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.37 : 10,977.06 = 4,417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.37/10,977.06 = 4,417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.37x = 10,977.06 × 4,417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.37x = 48,492,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,492,128.40/7,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.29

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