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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,989.78, 11,026.62 and 4,453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,989.78, 11,026.62 and 4,453.86 is: 6,146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,989.78 : 11,026.62 = 4,453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,989.78/11,026.62 = 4,453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,989.78x = 11,026.62 × 4,453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,989.78x = 49,111,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,111,021.75/7,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.73

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