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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.76, 11,034.60 and 4,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.76, 11,034.60 and 4,459.88 is: 6,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.76 : 11,034.60 = 4,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.76/11,034.60 = 4,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.76x = 11,034.60 × 4,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.76x = 49,212,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212,991.85/7,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.12

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