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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.82, 11,036.43 and 4,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.82, 11,036.43 and 4,461.24 is: 6,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.82 : 11,036.43 = 4,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.82/11,036.43 = 4,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.82x = 11,036.43 × 4,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.82x = 49,236,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,236,162.97/7,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.20

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