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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.74, 11,035.15 and 4,460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.74, 11,035.15 and 4,460.28 is: 6,154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.74 : 11,035.15 = 4,460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.74/11,035.15 = 4,460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.74x = 11,035.15 × 4,460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.74x = 49,219,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,219,858.84/7,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.99

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