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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.76, 11,019.87 and 4,448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.76, 11,019.87 and 4,448.34 is: 6,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.76 : 11,019.87 = 4,448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.76/11,019.87 = 4,448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.76x = 11,019.87 × 4,448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.76x = 49,020,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,020,128.52/7,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.44

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