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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,980.91, 11,013.51 and 4,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,980.91, 11,013.51 and 4,444.06 is: 6,132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,980.91 : 11,013.51 = 4,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,980.91/11,013.51 = 4,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,980.91x = 11,013.51 × 4,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,980.91x = 48,944,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,944,699.25/7,980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.72

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