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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.32, 11,007.29 and 4,439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.32, 11,007.29 and 4,439.46 is: 6,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.32 : 11,007.29 = 4,439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.32/11,007.29 = 4,439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.32x = 11,007.29 × 4,439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.32x = 48,866,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,866,414.12/7,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.43

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