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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.38, 11,031.24 and 4,456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.38, 11,031.24 and 4,456.59 is: 6,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.38 : 11,031.24 = 4,456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.38/11,031.24 = 4,456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.38x = 11,031.24 × 4,456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.38x = 49,161,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,161,636.43/7,993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.30

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