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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.59, 10,969.78 and 4,767.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.59, 10,969.78 and 4,767.42 is: 6,574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.59 : 10,969.78 = 4,767.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.59/10,969.78 = 4,767.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.59x = 10,969.78 × 4,767.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.59x = 52,297,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,297,548.57/7,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.51

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