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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.24, 11,035.85 and 4,460.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.24, 11,035.85 and 4,460.78 is: 6,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.24 : 11,035.85 = 4,460.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.24/11,035.85 = 4,460.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.24x = 11,035.85 × 4,460.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.24x = 49,228,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,421.48/7,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.68

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