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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.64, 11,035.44 and 4,640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.64, 11,035.44 and 4,640.27 is: 6,403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.64 : 11,035.44 = 4,640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.64/11,035.44 = 4,640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.64x = 11,035.44 × 4,640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.64x = 51,207,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,207,421.17/7,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.62

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