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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.59, 10,977.39 and 4,810.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.59, 10,977.39 and 4,810.17 is: 6,638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.59 : 10,977.39 = 4,810.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.59/10,977.39 = 4,810.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.59x = 10,977.39 × 4,810.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.59x = 52,803,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,803,112.06/7,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.07

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