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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.22, 11,036.17 and 4,460.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.22, 11,036.17 and 4,460.66 is: 6,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.22 : 11,036.17 = 4,460.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.22/11,036.17 = 4,460.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.22x = 11,036.17 × 4,460.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.22x = 49,228,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,560.83/7,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.71

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