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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.16, 11,034.72 and 4,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.16, 11,034.72 and 4,459.28 is: 6,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.16 : 11,034.72 = 4,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.16/11,034.72 = 4,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.16x = 11,034.72 × 4,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.16x = 49,206,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,206,906.20/7,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.82

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