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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.72, 11,034.14 and 4,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.72, 11,034.14 and 4,459.16 is: 6,153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.72 : 11,034.14 = 4,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.72/11,034.14 = 4,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.72x = 11,034.14 × 4,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.72x = 49,202,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202,995.72/7,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.67

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