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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,986.69, 11,021.98 and 4,449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,986.69, 11,021.98 and 4,449.90 is: 6,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,986.69 : 11,021.98 = 4,449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,986.69/11,021.98 = 4,449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,986.69x = 11,021.98 × 4,449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,986.69x = 49,046,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,046,708.80/7,986.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.06

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