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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.41, 11,032.58 and 4,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.41, 11,032.58 and 4,458.30 is: 6,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.41 : 11,032.58 = 4,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.41/11,032.58 = 4,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.41x = 11,032.58 × 4,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.41x = 49,186,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,186,551.41/7,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.62

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