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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.57, 11,033.90 and 4,640.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.57, 11,033.90 and 4,640.37 is: 6,403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.57 : 11,033.90 = 4,640.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.57/11,033.90 = 4,640.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.57x = 11,033.90 × 4,640.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.57x = 51,201,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,201,378.54/7,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.72

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