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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.97, 11,002.79 and 4,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.97, 11,002.79 and 4,437.09 is: 6,122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.97 : 11,002.79 = 4,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.97/11,002.79 = 4,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.97x = 11,002.79 × 4,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.97x = 48,820,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,820,347.30/7,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.46

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