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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.49, 11,036.52 and 4,460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.49, 11,036.52 and 4,460.49 is: 6,155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.49 : 11,036.52 = 4,460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.49/11,036.52 = 4,460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.49x = 11,036.52 × 4,460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.49x = 49,228,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,287.09/7,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.47

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