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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,970.55, 10,998.99 and 4,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,970.55, 10,998.99 and 4,434 is: 6,118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,970.55 : 10,998.99 = 4,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,970.55/10,998.99 = 4,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,970.55x = 10,998.99 × 4,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,970.55x = 48,769,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,769,521.66/7,970.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.71

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