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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.69, 11,020.68 and 4,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.69, 11,020.68 and 4,448.96 is: 6,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.69 : 11,020.68 = 4,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.69/11,020.68 = 4,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.69x = 11,020.68 × 4,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.69x = 49,030,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,030,509.39/7,985.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.80

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