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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.97, 11,033.78 and 4,637.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.97, 11,033.78 and 4,637.71 is: 6,399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.97 : 11,033.78 = 4,637.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.97/11,033.78 = 4,637.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.97x = 11,033.78 × 4,637.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.97x = 51,171,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,171,471.84/7,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.66

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