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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.69, 11,004.89 and 4,437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.69, 11,004.89 and 4,437.83 is: 6,124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.69 : 11,004.89 = 4,437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.69/11,004.89 = 4,437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.69x = 11,004.89 × 4,437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.69x = 48,837,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,837,753.78/7,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.09

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