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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.72, 11,035.46 and 4,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.72, 11,035.46 and 4,460.16 is: 6,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.72 : 11,035.46 = 4,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.72/11,035.46 = 4,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.72x = 11,035.46 × 4,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.72x = 49,219,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,219,917.27/7,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.01

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