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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.36, 11,006.34 and 4,438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.36, 11,006.34 and 4,438.36 is: 6,125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.36 : 11,006.34 = 4,438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.36/11,006.34 = 4,438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.36x = 11,006.34 × 4,438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.36x = 48,850,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850,099.20/7,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.13

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