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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.29, 11,019.86 and 4,629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.29, 11,019.86 and 4,629.19 is: 6,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.29 : 11,019.86 = 4,629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.29/11,019.86 = 4,629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.29x = 11,019.86 × 4,629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.29x = 51,012,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,012,992.38/7,985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.37

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