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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.65, 11,030.94 and 4,456.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.65, 11,030.94 and 4,456.79 is: 6,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.65 : 11,030.94 = 4,456.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.65/11,030.94 = 4,456.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.65x = 11,030.94 × 4,456.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.65x = 49,162,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162,583.08/7,993.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.20

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