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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.66, 11,038.19 and 4,462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.66, 11,038.19 and 4,462.07 is: 6,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.66 : 11,038.19 = 4,462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.66/11,038.19 = 4,462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.66x = 11,038.19 × 4,462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.66x = 49,253,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253,098.95/7,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.67

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