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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.64, 11,033.99 and 4,458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.64, 11,033.99 and 4,458.78 is: 6,153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.64 : 11,033.99 = 4,458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.64/11,033.99 = 4,458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.64x = 11,033.99 × 4,458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.64x = 49,198,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,133.93/7,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.12

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