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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.16, 11,026.50 and 4,803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.16, 11,026.50 and 4,803.69 is: 6,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.16 : 11,026.50 = 4,803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.16/11,026.50 = 4,803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.16x = 11,026.50 × 4,803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.16x = 52,967,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,967,887.79/7,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.31

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