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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.88, 11,035.46 and 4,639.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.88, 11,035.46 and 4,639.46 is: 6,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.88 : 11,035.46 = 4,639.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.88/11,035.46 = 4,639.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.88x = 11,035.46 × 4,639.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.88x = 51,198,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,198,496.88/7,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.31

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