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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.96, 10,987.58 and 4,377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.96, 10,987.58 and 4,377.11 is: 6,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.96 : 10,987.58 = 4,377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.96/10,987.58 = 4,377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.96x = 10,987.58 × 4,377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.96x = 48,093,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,093,802.30/7,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.45

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