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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.53, 11,958.57 and 4,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.53, 11,958.57 and 4,469.24 is: 6,699.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.53 : 11,958.57 = 4,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.53/11,958.57 = 4,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.53x = 11,958.57 × 4,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.53x = 53,445,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,445,659.59/7,977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.53

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