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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.22, 11,008.52 and 4,440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.22, 11,008.52 and 4,440.42 is: 6,127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.22 : 11,008.52 = 4,440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.22/11,008.52 = 4,440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.22x = 11,008.52 × 4,440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.22x = 48,882,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,882,452.38/7,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.76

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