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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.72, 11,032.80 and 4,458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.72, 11,032.80 and 4,458.84 is: 6,152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.72 : 11,032.80 = 4,458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.72/11,032.80 = 4,458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.72x = 11,032.80 × 4,458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.72x = 49,193,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,193,489.95/7,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.48

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