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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,978.33, 11,010.18 and 4,441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,978.33, 11,010.18 and 4,441.54 is: 6,129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,978.33 : 11,010.18 = 4,441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,978.33/11,010.18 = 4,441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,978.33x = 11,010.18 × 4,441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,978.33x = 48,902,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,902,154.88/7,978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.37

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