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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.55, 11,011.25 and 4,442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.55, 11,011.25 and 4,442.69 is: 6,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.55 : 11,011.25 = 4,442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.55/11,011.25 = 4,442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.55x = 11,011.25 × 4,442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.55x = 48,919,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,919,492.99/7,979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.61

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