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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.66, 11,031.93 and 4,456.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.66, 11,031.93 and 4,456.39 is: 6,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.66 : 11,031.93 = 4,456.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.66/11,031.93 = 4,456.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.66x = 11,031.93 × 4,456.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.66x = 49,162,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162,582.53/7,993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.20

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