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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.97, 11,035.16 and 4,638.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.97, 11,035.16 and 4,638.71 is: 6,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.97 : 11,035.16 = 4,638.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.97/11,035.16 = 4,638.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.97x = 11,035.16 × 4,638.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.97x = 51,188,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,188,907.04/7,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.04

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