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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.74, 11,007.71 and 4,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.74, 11,007.71 and 4,440.28 is: 6,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.74 : 11,007.71 = 4,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.74/11,007.71 = 4,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.74x = 11,007.71 × 4,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.74x = 48,877,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,877,264.84/7,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.48

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