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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,990.62, 11,027.52 and 4,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,990.62, 11,027.52 and 4,453.92 is: 6,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,990.62 : 11,027.52 = 4,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,990.62/11,027.52 = 4,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,990.62x = 11,027.52 × 4,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,990.62x = 49,115,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,115,691.88/7,990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.67

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