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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.24, 10,977.01 and 4,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.24, 10,977.01 and 4,597.40 is: 6,343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.24 : 10,977.01 = 4,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.24/10,977.01 = 4,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.24x = 10,977.01 × 4,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.24x = 50,465,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465,765.30/7,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.71

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