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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.36, 11,008.95 and 4,440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.36, 11,008.95 and 4,440.81 is: 6,128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.36 : 11,008.95 = 4,440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.36/11,008.95 = 4,440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.36x = 11,008.95 × 4,440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.36x = 48,888,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,888,655.25/7,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.43

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