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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.48, 11,038.62 and 4,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.48, 11,038.62 and 4,461.96 is: 6,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.48 : 11,038.62 = 4,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.48/11,038.62 = 4,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.48x = 11,038.62 × 4,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.48x = 49,253,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253,880.90/7,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.91

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