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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.75, 11,039.49 and 4,854.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.75, 11,039.49 and 4,854.33 is: 6,699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.75 : 11,039.49 = 4,854.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.75/11,039.49 = 4,854.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.75x = 11,039.49 × 4,854.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.75x = 53,589,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,589,327.49/7,998.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.71

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