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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.16, 11,036.04 and 4,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.16, 11,036.04 and 4,854.44 is: 6,699.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.16 : 11,036.04 = 4,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.16/11,036.04 = 4,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.16x = 11,036.04 × 4,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.16x = 53,573,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,573,794.02/7,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.94

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