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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.93, 11,966.90 and 3,590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.93, 11,966.90 and 3,590.26 is: 5,385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.93 : 11,966.90 = 3,590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.93/11,966.90 = 3,590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.93x = 11,966.90 × 3,590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.93x = 42,964,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,964,282.39/7,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.39

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