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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.72, 11,038.25 and 4,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.72, 11,038.25 and 4,462.16 is: 6,157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.72 : 11,038.25 = 4,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.72/11,038.25 = 4,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.72x = 11,038.25 × 4,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.72x = 49,254,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,437.62/7,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.79

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