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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.41, 11,033.55 and 4,638.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.41, 11,033.55 and 4,638.79 is: 6,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.41 : 11,033.55 = 4,638.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.41/11,033.55 = 4,638.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.41x = 11,033.55 × 4,638.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.41x = 51,182,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,182,321.40/7,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.46

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