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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.31, 11,033.34 and 4,638.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.31, 11,033.34 and 4,638.43 is: 6,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.31 : 11,033.34 = 4,638.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.31/11,033.34 = 4,638.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.31x = 11,033.34 × 4,638.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.31x = 51,177,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,375.26/7,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.92

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