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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.34, 11,444.79 and 4,994.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.34, 11,444.79 and 4,994.53 is: 7,486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.34 : 11,444.79 = 4,994.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.34/11,444.79 = 4,994.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.34x = 11,444.79 × 4,994.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.34x = 57,161,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161,347.00/7,635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.42

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