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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.98, 11,035.83 and 4,640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.98, 11,035.83 and 4,640.04 is: 6,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.98 : 11,035.83 = 4,640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.98/11,035.83 = 4,640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.98x = 11,035.83 × 4,640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.98x = 51,206,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,206,692.63/7,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.25

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