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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.27, 11,034.91 and 4,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.27, 11,034.91 and 4,459.72 is: 6,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.27 : 11,034.91 = 4,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.27/11,034.91 = 4,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.27x = 11,034.91 × 4,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.27x = 49,212,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212,608.83/7,996.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.45

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