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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.77, 11,965.40 and 3,046.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.77, 11,965.40 and 3,046.31 is: 4,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.77 : 11,965.40 = 3,046.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.77/11,965.40 = 3,046.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.77x = 11,965.40 × 3,046.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.77x = 36,450,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,450,290.34/7,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.98

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