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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.45, 11,008.77 and 4,440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.45, 11,008.77 and 4,440.66 is: 6,128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.45 : 11,008.77 = 4,440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.45/11,008.77 = 4,440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.45x = 11,008.77 × 4,440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.45x = 48,886,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,886,204.59/7,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.05

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