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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.63, 11,991.87 and 4,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.63, 11,991.87 and 4,484.63 is: 6,726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.63 : 11,991.87 = 4,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.63/11,991.87 = 4,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.63x = 11,991.87 × 4,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.63x = 53,779,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779,099.96/7,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.90

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