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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.32, 11,036.32 and 4,460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.32, 11,036.32 and 4,460.76 is: 6,155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.32 : 11,036.32 = 4,460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.32/11,036.32 = 4,460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.32x = 11,036.32 × 4,460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.32x = 49,230,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,374.80/7,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.86

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