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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.79, 11,008.62 and 4,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.79, 11,008.62 and 4,440.06 is: 6,127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.79 : 11,008.62 = 4,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.79/11,008.62 = 4,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.79x = 11,008.62 × 4,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.79x = 48,878,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,878,933.32/7,976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.64

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