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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.37, 11,034.87 and 4,459.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.37, 11,034.87 and 4,459.49 is: 6,154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.37 : 11,034.87 = 4,459.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.37/11,034.87 = 4,459.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.37x = 11,034.87 × 4,459.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.37x = 49,209,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209,892.42/7,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.03

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