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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.61, 11,008.86 and 4,440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.61, 11,008.86 and 4,440.74 is: 6,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.61 : 11,008.86 = 4,440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.61/11,008.86 = 4,440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.61x = 11,008.86 × 4,440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.61x = 48,887,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,887,484.96/7,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.09

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