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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.19, 11,035.23 and 4,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.19, 11,035.23 and 4,459.40 is: 6,154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.19 : 11,035.23 = 4,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.19/11,035.23 = 4,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.19x = 11,035.23 × 4,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.19x = 49,210,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,210,504.66/7,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.24

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