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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.68, 11,027.84 and 4,454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.68, 11,027.84 and 4,454.56 is: 6,146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.68 : 11,027.84 = 4,454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.68/11,027.84 = 4,454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.68x = 11,027.84 × 4,454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.68x = 49,124,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,124,174.95/7,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.91

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