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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.45, 11,036.91 and 4,460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.45, 11,036.91 and 4,460.64 is: 6,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.45 : 11,036.91 = 4,460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.45/11,036.91 = 4,460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.45x = 11,036.91 × 4,460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.45x = 49,231,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231,682.22/7,997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.92

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