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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.63, 11,036.74 and 4,461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.63, 11,036.74 and 4,461.06 is: 6,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.63 : 11,036.74 = 4,461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.63/11,036.74 = 4,461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.63x = 11,036.74 × 4,461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.63x = 49,235,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235,537.04/7,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.27

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