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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.10, 11,034.38 and 4,459.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.10, 11,034.38 and 4,459.91 is: 6,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.10 : 11,034.38 = 4,459.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.10/11,034.38 = 4,459.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.10x = 11,034.38 × 4,459.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.10x = 49,212,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212,319.41/7,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.54

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