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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.39, 11,036.38 and 4,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.39, 11,036.38 and 4,460.60 is: 6,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.39 : 11,036.38 = 4,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.39/11,036.38 = 4,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.39x = 11,036.38 × 4,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.39x = 49,228,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,888.89/7,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.62

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