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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,972.83, 11,001.42 and 4,435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,972.83, 11,001.42 and 4,435.56 is: 6,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,972.83 : 11,001.42 = 4,435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,972.83/11,001.42 = 4,435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,972.83x = 11,001.42 × 4,435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,972.83x = 48,797,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797,458.50/7,972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.47

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