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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.69, 11,014.98 and 4,625.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.69, 11,014.98 and 4,625.79 is: 6,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.69 : 11,014.98 = 4,625.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.69/11,014.98 = 4,625.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.69x = 11,014.98 × 4,625.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.69x = 50,952,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,952,984.33/7,982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.94

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