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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.23, 11,015.04 and 4,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.23, 11,015.04 and 4,444.81 is: 6,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.23 : 11,015.04 = 4,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.23/11,015.04 = 4,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.23x = 11,015.04 × 4,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.23x = 48,959,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959,759.94/7,982.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.59

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