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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.38, 11,033.38 and 4,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.38, 11,033.38 and 4,637.96 is: 6,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.38 : 11,033.38 = 4,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.38/11,033.38 = 4,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.38x = 11,033.38 × 4,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.38x = 51,172,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,172,367.11/7,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.25

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