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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.26, 11,016.77 and 4,446.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.26, 11,016.77 and 4,446.53 is: 6,136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.26 : 11,016.77 = 4,446.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.26/11,016.77 = 4,446.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.26x = 11,016.77 × 4,446.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.26x = 48,986,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,986,320.99/7,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.13

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