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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977.98, 11,010.21 and 4,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977.98, 11,010.21 and 4,621.70 is: 6,378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977.98 : 11,010.21 = 4,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977.98/11,010.21 = 4,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977.98x = 11,010.21 × 4,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977.98x = 50,885,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,885,887.56/7,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.29

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