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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.24, 11,034.27 and 4,809.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.24, 11,034.27 and 4,809.59 is: 6,637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.24 : 11,034.27 = 4,809.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.24/11,034.27 = 4,809.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.24x = 11,034.27 × 4,809.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.24x = 53,070,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,070,259.48/7,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.73

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