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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.57, 11,008.35 and 4,440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.57, 11,008.35 and 4,440.03 is: 6,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.57 : 11,008.35 = 4,440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.57/11,008.35 = 4,440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.57x = 11,008.35 × 4,440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.57x = 48,877,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,877,404.25/7,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.85

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