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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.29, 11,036.86 and 4,461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.29, 11,036.86 and 4,461.73 is: 6,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.29 : 11,036.86 = 4,461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.29/11,036.86 = 4,461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.29x = 11,036.86 × 4,461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.29x = 49,243,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,243,489.37/7,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.75

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