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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.99, 11,009.28 and 4,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.99, 11,009.28 and 4,619.62 is: 6,376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.99 : 11,009.28 = 4,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.99/11,009.28 = 4,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.99x = 11,009.28 × 4,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.99x = 50,858,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,858,732.63/7,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.48

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