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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.42, 11,033.82 and 4,458.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.42, 11,033.82 and 4,458.83 is: 6,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.42 : 11,033.82 = 4,458.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.42/11,033.82 = 4,458.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.42x = 11,033.82 × 4,458.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.42x = 49,197,872.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197,872.46/7,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.26

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