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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.68, 11,006.48 and 4,438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.68, 11,006.48 and 4,438.56 is: 6,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.68 : 11,006.48 = 4,438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.68/11,006.48 = 4,438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.68x = 11,006.48 × 4,438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.68x = 48,852,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,852,921.87/7,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.24

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