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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,978.39, 11,010.34 and 4,441.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,978.39, 11,010.34 and 4,441.83 is: 6,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,978.39 : 11,010.34 = 4,441.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,978.39/11,010.34 = 4,441.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,978.39x = 11,010.34 × 4,441.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,978.39x = 48,906,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,906,058.52/7,978.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.82

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