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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.92, 11,034.83 and 4,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.92, 11,034.83 and 4,637.50 is: 6,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.92 : 11,034.83 = 4,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.92/11,034.83 = 4,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.92x = 11,034.83 × 4,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.92x = 51,174,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,174,070.20/7,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.03

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