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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.32, 11,035.36 and 4,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.32, 11,035.36 and 4,459.52 is: 6,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.32 : 11,035.36 = 4,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.32/11,035.36 = 4,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.32x = 11,035.36 × 4,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.32x = 49,212,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212,342.30/7,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.37

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