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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.39, 11,036.63 and 4,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.39, 11,036.63 and 4,460.84 is: 6,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.39 : 11,036.63 = 4,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.39/11,036.63 = 4,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.39x = 11,036.63 × 4,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.39x = 49,232,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,232,596.54/7,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.08

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