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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.67, 11,031.02 and 4,359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.67, 11,031.02 and 4,359.58 is: 6,016.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.67 : 11,031.02 = 4,359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.67/11,031.02 = 4,359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.67x = 11,031.02 × 4,359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.67x = 48,090,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,090,677.10/7,993.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.09

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