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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.03, 11,034.50 and 4,459.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.03, 11,034.50 and 4,459.25 is: 6,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.03 : 11,034.50 = 4,459.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.03/11,034.50 = 4,459.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.03x = 11,034.50 × 4,459.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.03x = 49,205,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,205,538.95/7,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.75

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