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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.38, 11,968.51 and 4,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.38, 11,968.51 and 4,084.54 is: 6,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.38 : 11,968.51 = 4,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.38/11,968.51 = 4,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.38x = 11,968.51 × 4,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.38x = 48,885,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,885,857.84/7,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.06

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