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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.20, 11,034.12 and 4,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.20, 11,034.12 and 4,459.20 is: 6,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.20 : 11,034.12 = 4,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.20/11,034.12 = 4,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.20x = 11,034.12 × 4,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.20x = 49,203,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203,347.90/7,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.34

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