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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.41, 11,036.56 and 4,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.41, 11,036.56 and 4,460.24 is: 6,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.41 : 11,036.56 = 4,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.41/11,036.56 = 4,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.41x = 11,036.56 × 4,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.41x = 49,225,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225,706.37/7,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.21

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