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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.31, 12,028.68 and 7,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.31, 12,028.68 and 7,444.08 is: 11,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.31 : 12,028.68 = 7,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.31/12,028.68 = 7,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.31x = 12,028.68 × 7,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.31x = 89,542,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,542,456.21/7,979.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.83

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