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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.26, 11,037.60 and 4,461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.26, 11,037.60 and 4,461.69 is: 6,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.26 : 11,037.60 = 4,461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.26/11,037.60 = 4,461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.26x = 11,037.60 × 4,461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.26x = 49,246,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246,349.54/7,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.14

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