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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.76, 11,029.87 and 4,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.76, 11,029.87 and 4,635.72 is: 6,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.76 : 11,029.87 = 4,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.76/11,029.87 = 4,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.76x = 11,029.87 × 4,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.76x = 51,131,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131,377.37/7,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.61

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