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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.96, 11,034.36 and 4,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.96, 11,034.36 and 4,458.96 is: 6,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.96 : 11,034.36 = 4,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.96/11,034.36 = 4,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.96x = 11,034.36 × 4,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.96x = 49,201,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201,769.87/7,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.33

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