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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.69, 11,969.55 and 3,594.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.69, 11,969.55 and 3,594.11 is: 5,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.69 : 11,969.55 = 3,594.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.69/11,969.55 = 3,594.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.69x = 11,969.55 × 3,594.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.69x = 43,019,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019,819.50/7,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.52

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