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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.89, 11,032.95 and 4,458.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.89, 11,032.95 and 4,458.01 is: 6,152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.89 : 11,032.95 = 4,458.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.89/11,032.95 = 4,458.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.89x = 11,032.95 × 4,458.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.89x = 49,185,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,185,001.43/7,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.05

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