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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.41, 11,034.88 and 4,639.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.41, 11,034.88 and 4,639.55 is: 6,402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.41 : 11,034.88 = 4,639.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.41/11,034.88 = 4,639.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.41x = 11,034.88 × 4,639.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.41x = 51,196,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196,898.90/7,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.49

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