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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.87, 11,008.98 and 4,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.87, 11,008.98 and 4,620.44 is: 6,375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.87 : 11,008.98 = 4,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.87/11,008.98 = 4,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.87x = 11,008.98 × 4,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.87x = 50,866,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,866,276.51/7,977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.92

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