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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.76, 11,032.84 and 4,458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.76, 11,032.84 and 4,458.21 is: 6,152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.76 : 11,032.84 = 4,458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.76/11,032.84 = 4,458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.76x = 11,032.84 × 4,458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.76x = 49,186,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,186,717.62/7,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.37

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