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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.40, 11,036.63 and 4,460.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.40, 11,036.63 and 4,460.83 is: 6,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.40 : 11,036.63 = 4,460.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.40/11,036.63 = 4,460.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.40x = 11,036.63 × 4,460.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.40x = 49,232,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,232,530.20/7,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.07

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