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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.60, 11,004.48 and 4,831.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.60, 11,004.48 and 4,831.12 is: 6,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.60 : 11,004.48 = 4,831.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.60/11,004.48 = 4,831.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.60x = 11,004.48 × 4,831.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.60x = 53,163,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,163,963.42/7,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.83

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