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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.95, 11,038.88 and 4,461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.95, 11,038.88 and 4,461.48 is: 6,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.95 : 11,038.88 = 4,461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.95/11,038.88 = 4,461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.95x = 11,038.88 × 4,461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.95x = 49,249,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,249,753.50/7,998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.03

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