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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,988.44, 11,023.91 and 4,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,988.44, 11,023.91 and 4,354.52 is: 6,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,988.44 : 11,023.91 = 4,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,988.44/11,023.91 = 4,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,988.44x = 11,023.91 × 4,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,988.44x = 48,003,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003,814.80/7,988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.16

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