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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.20, 11,019.91 and 4,448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.20, 11,019.91 and 4,448.41 is: 6,138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.20 : 11,019.91 = 4,448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.20/11,019.91 = 4,448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.20x = 11,019.91 × 4,448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.20x = 49,021,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,021,022.74/7,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.99

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