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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,988.22, 11,023.83 and 4,451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,988.22, 11,023.83 and 4,451.22 is: 6,142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,988.22 : 11,023.83 = 4,451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,988.22/11,023.83 = 4,451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,988.22x = 11,023.83 × 4,451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,988.22x = 49,069,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,069,492.57/7,988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.73

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