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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.79, 11,034.80 and 4,460.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.79, 11,034.80 and 4,460.23 is: 6,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.79 : 11,034.80 = 4,460.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.79/11,034.80 = 4,460.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.79x = 11,034.80 × 4,460.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.79x = 49,217,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,217,668.53/7,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.68

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