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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.82, 11,033.67 and 4,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.82, 11,033.67 and 4,459.24 is: 6,153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.82 : 11,033.67 = 4,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.82/11,033.67 = 4,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.82x = 11,033.67 × 4,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.82x = 49,201,782.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201,782.61/7,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.44

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