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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.89, 11,032.45 and 4,637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.89, 11,032.45 and 4,637.54 is: 6,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.89 : 11,032.45 = 4,637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.89/11,032.45 = 4,637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.89x = 11,032.45 × 4,637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.89x = 51,163,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,163,361.42/7,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.51

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