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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.93, 11,017.72 and 4,447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.93, 11,017.72 and 4,447.17 is: 6,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.93 : 11,017.72 = 4,447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.93/11,017.72 = 4,447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.93x = 11,017.72 × 4,447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.93x = 48,997,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,997,673.85/7,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.04

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