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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.52, 11,037.85 and 4,461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.52, 11,037.85 and 4,461.79 is: 6,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.52 : 11,037.85 = 4,461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.52/11,037.85 = 4,461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.52x = 11,037.85 × 4,461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.52x = 49,248,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248,568.75/7,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.21

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