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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.70, 11,032.47 and 4,637.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.70, 11,032.47 and 4,637.45 is: 6,399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.70 : 11,032.47 = 4,637.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.70/11,032.47 = 4,637.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.70x = 11,032.47 × 4,637.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.70x = 51,162,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,162,555.58/7,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.56

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