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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.41, 11,033.52 and 4,638.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.41, 11,033.52 and 4,638.53 is: 6,401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.41 : 11,033.52 = 4,638.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.41/11,033.52 = 4,638.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.41x = 11,033.52 × 4,638.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.41x = 51,179,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,179,323.71/7,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.09

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