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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.98, 10,977.90 and 4,768.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.98, 10,977.90 and 4,768.74 is: 6,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.98 : 10,977.90 = 4,768.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.98/10,977.90 = 4,768.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.98x = 10,977.90 × 4,768.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.98x = 52,350,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350,750.85/7,957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.40

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