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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,970.76, 11,958.30 and 2,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,970.76, 11,958.30 and 2,777.04 is: 4,166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,970.76 : 11,958.30 = 2,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,970.76/11,958.30 = 2,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,970.76x = 11,958.30 × 2,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,970.76x = 33,208,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208,677.43/7,970.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.31

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