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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.40, 11,008.80 and 4,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.40, 11,008.80 and 4,993.44 is: 6,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.40 : 11,008.80 = 4,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.40/11,008.80 = 4,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.40x = 11,008.80 × 4,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.40x = 54,971,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,971,782.27/7,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.80

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