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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.72, 11,032.76 and 4,458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.72, 11,032.76 and 4,458.15 is: 6,152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.72 : 11,032.76 = 4,458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.72/11,032.76 = 4,458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.72x = 11,032.76 × 4,458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.72x = 49,185,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,185,698.99/7,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.27

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