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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.59, 11,006.28 and 4,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.59, 11,006.28 and 4,438.82 is: 6,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.59 : 11,006.28 = 4,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.59/11,006.28 = 4,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.59x = 11,006.28 × 4,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.59x = 48,854,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,854,840.76/7,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.55

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