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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.90, 11,037.33 and 4,461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.90, 11,037.33 and 4,461.34 is: 6,156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.90 : 11,037.33 = 4,461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.90/11,037.33 = 4,461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.90x = 11,037.33 × 4,461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.90x = 49,241,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241,204.33/7,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.77

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