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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.01, 11,037.26 and 4,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.01, 11,037.26 and 4,461.14 is: 6,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.01 : 11,037.26 = 4,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.01/11,037.26 = 4,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.01x = 11,037.26 × 4,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.01x = 49,238,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238,800.82/7,998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.38

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