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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.26, 11,007.61 and 4,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.26, 11,007.61 and 4,439.70 is: 6,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.26 : 11,007.61 = 4,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.26/11,007.61 = 4,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.26x = 11,007.61 × 4,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.26x = 48,870,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,870,512.22/7,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.99

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