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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.74, 11,033.78 and 4,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.74, 11,033.78 and 4,459.28 is: 6,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.74 : 11,033.78 = 4,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.74/11,033.78 = 4,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.74x = 11,033.78 × 4,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.74x = 49,202,637.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202,637.01/7,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.61

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