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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.44, 11,031.84 and 4,636.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.44, 11,031.84 and 4,636.35 is: 6,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.44 : 11,031.84 = 4,636.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.44/11,031.84 = 4,636.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.44x = 11,031.84 × 4,636.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.44x = 51,147,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,147,471.38/7,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.08

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