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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.29, 11,004.44 and 4,389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.29, 11,004.44 and 4,389.17 is: 6,057.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.29 : 11,004.44 = 4,389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.29/11,004.44 = 4,389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.29x = 11,004.44 × 4,389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.29x = 48,300,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300,393.69/7,974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.01

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