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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.60, 11,003.90 and 4,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.60, 11,003.90 and 4,437.33 is: 6,122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.60 : 11,003.90 = 4,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.60/11,003.90 = 4,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.60x = 11,003.90 × 4,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.60x = 48,827,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,827,913.40/7,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.93

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