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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.28, 11,033.47 and 4,458.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.28, 11,033.47 and 4,458.49 is: 6,152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.28 : 11,033.47 = 4,458.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.28/11,033.47 = 4,458.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.28x = 11,033.47 × 4,458.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.28x = 49,192,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,192,630.63/7,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.71

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