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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,681.19, 11,507.20 and 3,977.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,681.19, 11,507.20 and 3,977.87 is: 5,959.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,681.19 : 11,507.20 = 3,977.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,681.19/11,507.20 = 3,977.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,681.19x = 11,507.20 × 3,977.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,681.19x = 45,774,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774,078.18/7,681.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.25

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