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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.24, 11,008.44 and 4,440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.24, 11,008.44 and 4,440.51 is: 6,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.24 : 11,008.44 = 4,440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.24/11,008.44 = 4,440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.24x = 11,008.44 × 4,440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.24x = 48,883,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,883,087.90/7,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.82

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