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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.67, 11,036.70 and 4,461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.67, 11,036.70 and 4,461.75 is: 6,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.67 : 11,036.70 = 4,461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.67/11,036.70 = 4,461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.67x = 11,036.70 × 4,461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.67x = 49,242,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,242,996.23/7,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.17

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