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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.08, 11,038.70 and 4,462.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.08, 11,038.70 and 4,462.29 is: 6,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.08 : 11,038.70 = 4,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.08/11,038.70 = 4,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.08x = 11,038.70 × 4,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.08x = 49,257,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,257,891.78/7,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.94

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