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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.35, 11,031.96 and 4,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.35, 11,031.96 and 4,458.16 is: 6,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.35 : 11,031.96 = 4,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.35/11,031.96 = 4,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.35x = 11,031.96 × 4,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.35x = 49,182,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182,242.79/7,994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.13

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