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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.48, 11,031.98 and 4,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.48, 11,031.98 and 4,457.04 is: 6,150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.48 : 11,031.98 = 4,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.48/11,031.98 = 4,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.48x = 11,031.98 × 4,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.48x = 49,169,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,169,976.14/7,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.49

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