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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,978.41, 11,010.57 and 4,441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,978.41, 11,010.57 and 4,441.85 is: 6,129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,978.41 : 11,010.57 = 4,441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,978.41/11,010.57 = 4,441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,978.41x = 11,010.57 × 4,441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,978.41x = 48,907,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,907,245.30/7,978.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.95

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