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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.62, 11,034.18 and 4,639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.62, 11,034.18 and 4,639.17 is: 6,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.62 : 11,034.18 = 4,639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.62/11,034.18 = 4,639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.62x = 11,034.18 × 4,639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.62x = 51,189,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,189,436.83/7,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.38

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