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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.76, 11,038.44 and 4,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.76, 11,038.44 and 4,853.26 is: 6,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.76 : 11,038.44 = 4,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.76/11,038.44 = 4,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.76x = 11,038.44 × 4,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.76x = 53,572,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572,419.31/7,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.59

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