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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.77, 11,969.73 and 2,785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.77, 11,969.73 and 2,785.66 is: 4,178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.77 : 11,969.73 = 2,785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.77/11,969.73 = 2,785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.77x = 11,969.73 × 2,785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.77x = 33,343,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343,598.07/7,979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.52

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