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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.28, 11,003.81 and 4,437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.28, 11,003.81 and 4,437.18 is: 6,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.28 : 11,003.81 = 4,437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.28/11,003.81 = 4,437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.28x = 11,003.81 × 4,437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.28x = 48,825,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,825,863.47/7,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.69

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