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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.88, 11,036.32 and 4,460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.88, 11,036.32 and 4,460.96 is: 6,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.88 : 11,036.32 = 4,460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.88/11,036.32 = 4,460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.88x = 11,036.32 × 4,460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.88x = 49,232,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,232,582.07/7,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.47

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