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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.52, 11,036.48 and 4,460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.52, 11,036.48 and 4,460.79 is: 6,155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.52 : 11,036.48 = 4,460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.52/11,036.48 = 4,460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.52x = 11,036.48 × 4,460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.52x = 49,231,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231,397.32/7,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.83

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