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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.24, 11,008.20 and 6,090.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.24, 11,008.20 and 6,090.15 is: 8,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.24 : 11,008.20 = 6,090.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.24/11,008.20 = 6,090.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.24x = 11,008.20 × 6,090.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.24x = 67,041,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,041,589.23/7,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.11

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