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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.99, 11,031.24 and 4,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.99, 11,031.24 and 4,457.44 is: 6,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.99 : 11,031.24 = 4,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.99/11,031.24 = 4,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.99x = 11,031.24 × 4,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.99x = 49,171,090.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,171,090.43/7,993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.01

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