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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.23, 11,028.38 and 4,454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.23, 11,028.38 and 4,454.43 is: 6,147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.23 : 11,028.38 = 4,454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.23/11,028.38 = 4,454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.23x = 11,028.38 × 4,454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.23x = 49,125,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,125,146.72/7,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.38

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