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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.41, 11,032.17 and 4,637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.41, 11,032.17 and 4,637.79 is: 6,400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.41 : 11,032.17 = 4,637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.41/11,032.17 = 4,637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.41x = 11,032.17 × 4,637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.41x = 51,164,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,164,955.99/7,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.09

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