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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.79, 11,036.18 and 4,461.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.79, 11,036.18 and 4,461.23 is: 6,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.79 : 11,036.18 = 4,461.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.79/11,036.18 = 4,461.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.79x = 11,036.18 × 4,461.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.79x = 49,234,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234,859.81/7,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.06

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