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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.62, 11,033.94 and 4,638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.62, 11,033.94 and 4,638.48 is: 6,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.62 : 11,033.94 = 4,638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.62/11,033.94 = 4,638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.62x = 11,033.94 × 4,638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.62x = 51,180,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180,710.01/7,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.89

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