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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.18, 11,034.78 and 4,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.18, 11,034.78 and 4,641 is: 6,404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.18 : 11,034.78 = 4,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.18/11,034.78 = 4,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.18x = 11,034.78 × 4,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.18x = 51,212,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,212,413.98/7,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.61

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