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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.44, 11,005.92 and 4,438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.44, 11,005.92 and 4,438.58 is: 6,125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.44 : 11,005.92 = 4,438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.44/11,005.92 = 4,438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.44x = 11,005.92 × 4,438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.44x = 48,850,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850,601.36/7,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.13

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