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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.20, 11,033.46 and 4,458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.20, 11,033.46 and 4,458.74 is: 6,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.20 : 11,033.46 = 4,458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.20/11,033.46 = 4,458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.20x = 11,033.46 × 4,458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.20x = 49,195,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,195,274.27/7,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.10

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