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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.82, 11,035.63 and 4,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.82, 11,035.63 and 4,460.26 is: 6,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.82 : 11,035.63 = 4,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.82/11,035.63 = 4,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.82x = 11,035.63 × 4,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.82x = 49,221,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,221,779.06/7,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.17

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