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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.94, 10,977.87 and 4,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.94, 10,977.87 and 4,597.76 is: 6,344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.94 : 10,977.87 = 4,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.94/10,977.87 = 4,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.94x = 10,977.87 × 4,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.94x = 50,473,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,473,611.57/7,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.94

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