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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.72, 11,028.62 and 4,455.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.72, 11,028.62 and 4,455.15 is: 6,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.72 : 11,028.62 = 4,455.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.72/11,028.62 = 4,455.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.72x = 11,028.62 × 4,455.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.72x = 49,134,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,134,134.12/7,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.13

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