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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.93, 11,028.89 and 4,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.93, 11,028.89 and 4,636.73 is: 6,398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.93 : 11,028.89 = 4,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.93/11,028.89 = 4,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.93x = 11,028.89 × 4,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.93x = 51,138,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,138,024.29/7,991.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.71

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