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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.98, 11,033.15 and 4,591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.98, 11,033.15 and 4,591.95 is: 6,336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.98 : 11,033.15 = 4,591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.98/11,033.15 = 4,591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.98x = 11,033.15 × 4,591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.98x = 50,663,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,663,673.14/7,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.94

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