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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.18, 11,034.77 and 4,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.18, 11,034.77 and 4,459.54 is: 6,154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.18 : 11,034.77 = 4,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.18/11,034.77 = 4,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.18x = 11,034.77 × 4,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.18x = 49,209,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209,998.21/7,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.19

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