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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.27, 11,031.98 and 4,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.27, 11,031.98 and 4,637.66 is: 6,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.27 : 11,031.98 = 4,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.27/11,031.98 = 4,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.27x = 11,031.98 × 4,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.27x = 51,162,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,162,494.02/7,994.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.89

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