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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.57, 11,008.62 and 4,391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.57, 11,008.62 and 4,391.83 is: 6,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.57 : 11,008.62 = 4,391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.57/11,008.62 = 4,391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.57x = 11,008.62 × 4,391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.57x = 48,347,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347,987.57/7,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.49

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