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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.92, 11,003.46 and 4,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.92, 11,003.46 and 4,437.28 is: 6,123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.92 : 11,003.46 = 4,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.92/11,003.46 = 4,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.92x = 11,003.46 × 4,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.92x = 48,825,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,825,432.99/7,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.14

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