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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.83, 11,020.08 and 4,400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.83, 11,020.08 and 4,400.68 is: 6,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.83 : 11,020.08 = 4,400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.83/11,020.08 = 4,400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.83x = 11,020.08 × 4,400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.83x = 48,495,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,495,845.65/7,985.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.74

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