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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.44, 11,029.79 and 4,456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.44, 11,029.79 and 4,456.34 is: 6,149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.44 : 11,029.79 = 4,456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.44/11,029.79 = 4,456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.44x = 11,029.79 × 4,456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.44x = 49,152,472.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,152,472.09/7,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.87

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