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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.37, 11,032.11 and 4,457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.37, 11,032.11 and 4,457.49 is: 6,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.37 : 11,032.11 = 4,457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.37/11,032.11 = 4,457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.37x = 11,032.11 × 4,457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.37x = 49,175,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,175,520.00/7,994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.27

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