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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.46, 11,977.29 and 6,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.46, 11,977.29 and 6,594.08 is: 9,876.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.46 : 11,977.29 = 6,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.46/11,977.29 = 6,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.46x = 11,977.29 × 6,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.46x = 78,979,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,979,148.56/7,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.77

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