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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.32, 11,006.04 and 4,438.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.32, 11,006.04 and 4,438.53 is: 6,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.32 : 11,006.04 = 4,438.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.32/11,006.04 = 4,438.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.32x = 11,006.04 × 4,438.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.32x = 48,850,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850,638.72/7,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.23

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