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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.49, 11,967.04 and 3,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.49, 11,967.04 and 3,051.27 is: 4,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.49 : 11,967.04 = 3,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.49/11,967.04 = 3,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.49x = 11,967.04 × 3,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.49x = 36,514,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,514,673.95/7,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.21

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