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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.61, 11,003.82 and 4,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.61, 11,003.82 and 4,437.06 is: 6,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.61 : 11,003.82 = 4,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.61/11,003.82 = 4,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.61x = 11,003.82 × 4,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.61x = 48,824,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,824,609.57/7,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.28

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