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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.58, 11,013.30 and 4,624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.58, 11,013.30 and 4,624.56 is: 6,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.58 : 11,013.30 = 4,624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.58/11,013.30 = 4,624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.58x = 11,013.30 × 4,624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.58x = 50,931,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,931,666.65/7,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.75

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