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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,989.97, 11,026.21 and 4,453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,989.97, 11,026.21 and 4,453.21 is: 6,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,989.97 : 11,026.21 = 4,453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,989.97/11,026.21 = 4,453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,989.97x = 11,026.21 × 4,453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,989.97x = 49,101,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101,973.50/7,989.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.45

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