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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.39, 11,008.62 and 4,440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.39, 11,008.62 and 4,440.93 is: 6,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.39 : 11,008.62 = 4,440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.39/11,008.62 = 4,440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.39x = 11,008.62 × 4,440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.39x = 48,888,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,888,510.82/7,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.38

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