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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.82, 11,020.44 and 4,449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.82, 11,020.44 and 4,449.06 is: 6,139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.82 : 11,020.44 = 4,449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.82/11,020.44 = 4,449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.82x = 11,020.44 × 4,449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.82x = 49,030,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,030,598.79/7,985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.71

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