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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.84, 11,035.08 and 4,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.84, 11,035.08 and 4,594.24 is: 6,339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.84 : 11,035.08 = 4,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.84/11,035.08 = 4,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.84x = 11,035.08 × 4,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.84x = 50,697,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,697,805.94/7,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,339.73

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