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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.57, 11,029.77 and 4,456.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.57, 11,029.77 and 4,456.01 is: 6,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.57 : 11,029.77 = 4,456.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.57/11,029.77 = 4,456.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.57x = 11,029.77 × 4,456.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.57x = 49,148,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148,792.99/7,992.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.31

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