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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.89, 11,035.72 and 4,460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.89, 11,035.72 and 4,460.33 is: 6,155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.89 : 11,035.72 = 4,460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.89/11,035.72 = 4,460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.89x = 11,035.72 × 4,460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.89x = 49,222,919.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,222,919.89/7,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.26

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