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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.62, 11,969.43 and 3,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.62, 11,969.43 and 3,591.96 is: 5,387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.62 : 11,969.43 = 3,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.62/11,969.43 = 3,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.62x = 11,969.43 × 3,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.62x = 42,993,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,993,713.78/7,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.94

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