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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.38, 11,035.11 and 4,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.38, 11,035.11 and 4,639.34 is: 6,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.38 : 11,035.11 = 4,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.38/11,035.11 = 4,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.38x = 11,035.11 × 4,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.38x = 51,195,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,195,572.05/7,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.34

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