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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.36, 11,030.40 and 4,456.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.36, 11,030.40 and 4,456.88 is: 6,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.36 : 11,030.40 = 4,456.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.36/11,030.40 = 4,456.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.36x = 11,030.40 × 4,456.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.36x = 49,161,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,161,169.15/7,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.25

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