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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.33, 11,008.80 and 4,440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.33, 11,008.80 and 4,440.54 is: 6,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.33 : 11,008.80 = 4,440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.33/11,008.80 = 4,440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.33x = 11,008.80 × 4,440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.33x = 48,885,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,885,016.75/7,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.99

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