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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.52, 11,015.87 and 4,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.52, 11,015.87 and 4,445.72 is: 6,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.52 : 11,015.87 = 4,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.52/11,015.87 = 4,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.52x = 11,015.87 × 4,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.52x = 48,973,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,973,437.58/7,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.09

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