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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.93, 11,037.02 and 4,461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.93, 11,037.02 and 4,461.06 is: 6,156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.93 : 11,037.02 = 4,461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.93/11,037.02 = 4,461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.93x = 11,037.02 × 4,461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.93x = 49,236,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,236,808.44/7,997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.19

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