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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.16, 11,034.74 and 4,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.16, 11,034.74 and 4,411.24 is: 6,087.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.16 : 11,034.74 = 4,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.16/11,034.74 = 4,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.16x = 11,034.74 × 4,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.16x = 48,676,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,676,836.83/7,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.53

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