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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.61, 11,013.82 and 7,090.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.61, 11,013.82 and 7,090.85 is: 9,789.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.61 : 11,013.82 = 7,090.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.61/11,013.82 = 7,090.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.61x = 11,013.82 × 7,090.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.61x = 78,097,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,097,410.73/7,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,789.57

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