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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.74, 11,038.24 and 4,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.74, 11,038.24 and 4,461.74 is: 6,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.74 : 11,038.24 = 4,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.74/11,038.24 = 4,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.74x = 11,038.24 × 4,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.74x = 49,249,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,249,756.94/7,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.19

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