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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.68, 11,035.08 and 4,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.68, 11,035.08 and 4,459.80 is: 6,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.68 : 11,035.08 = 4,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.68/11,035.08 = 4,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.68x = 11,035.08 × 4,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.68x = 49,214,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214,249.78/7,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.34

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