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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.84, 11,005.01 and 4,437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.84, 11,005.01 and 4,437.97 is: 6,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.84 : 11,005.01 = 4,437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.84/11,005.01 = 4,437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.84x = 11,005.01 × 4,437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.84x = 48,839,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,839,882.04/7,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.25

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