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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.76, 11,038.63 and 4,461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.76, 11,038.63 and 4,461.97 is: 6,157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.76 : 11,038.63 = 4,461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.76/11,038.63 = 4,461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.76x = 11,038.63 × 4,461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.76x = 49,254,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,035.90/7,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.71

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