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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.48, 11,003.55 and 4,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.48, 11,003.55 and 4,437.02 is: 6,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.48 : 11,003.55 = 4,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.48/11,003.55 = 4,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.48x = 11,003.55 × 4,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.48x = 48,822,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,822,971.42/7,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.17

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