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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.97, 11,035.82 and 4,460.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.97, 11,035.82 and 4,460.21 is: 6,155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.97 : 11,035.82 = 4,460.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.97/11,035.82 = 4,460.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.97x = 11,035.82 × 4,460.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.97x = 49,222,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,222,052.42/7,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.09

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