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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.09, 11,967.44 and 2,430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.09, 11,967.44 and 2,430.89 is: 3,646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.09 : 11,967.44 = 2,430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.09/11,967.44 = 2,430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.09x = 11,967.44 × 2,430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.09x = 29,091,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,458.23/7,977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.88

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