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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.42, 11,028.29 and 4,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.42, 11,028.29 and 4,454.24 is: 6,146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.42 : 11,028.29 = 4,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.42/11,028.29 = 4,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.42x = 11,028.29 × 4,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.42x = 49,122,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122,689.16/7,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.93

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