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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.69, 11,031.73 and 4,456.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.69, 11,031.73 and 4,456.89 is: 6,150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.69 : 11,031.73 = 4,456.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.69/11,031.73 = 4,456.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.69x = 11,031.73 × 4,456.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.69x = 49,167,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,167,195.98/7,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.75

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