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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.13, 11,017.49 and 4,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.13, 11,017.49 and 4,446.34 is: 6,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.13 : 11,017.49 = 4,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.13/11,017.49 = 4,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.13x = 11,017.49 × 4,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.13x = 48,987,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,987,506.49/7,983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.38

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