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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.30, 11,016.98 and 4,446.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.30, 11,016.98 and 4,446.53 is: 6,136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.30 : 11,016.98 = 4,446.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.30/11,016.98 = 4,446.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.30x = 11,016.98 × 4,446.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.30x = 48,987,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,987,332.08/7,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.23

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