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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.10, 11,037.13 and 4,461.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.10, 11,037.13 and 4,461.91 is: 6,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.10 : 11,037.13 = 4,461.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.10/11,037.13 = 4,461.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.10x = 11,037.13 × 4,461.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.10x = 49,246,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246,680.72/7,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.30

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