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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.05, 11,034.14 and 4,458.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.05, 11,034.14 and 4,458.57 is: 6,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.05 : 11,034.14 = 4,458.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.05/11,034.14 = 4,458.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.05x = 11,034.14 × 4,458.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.05x = 49,196,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,196,463.29/7,996.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.60

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