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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.78, 11,008.10 and 4,620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.78, 11,008.10 and 4,620.92 is: 6,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.78 : 11,008.10 = 4,620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.78/11,008.10 = 4,620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.78x = 11,008.10 × 4,620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.78x = 50,867,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,867,549.45/7,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.15

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