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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.36, 11,019.40 and 4,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.36, 11,019.40 and 4,448.88 is: 6,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.36 : 11,019.40 = 4,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.36/11,019.40 = 4,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.36x = 11,019.40 × 4,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.36x = 49,023,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,023,988.27/7,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.23

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