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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.41, 11,035.97 and 4,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.41, 11,035.97 and 4,460.45 is: 6,155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.41 : 11,035.97 = 4,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.41/11,035.97 = 4,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.41x = 11,035.97 × 4,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.41x = 49,225,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225,314.90/7,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.16

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