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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.24, 11,035.92 and 4,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.24, 11,035.92 and 4,854.28 is: 6,697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.24 : 11,035.92 = 4,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.24/11,035.92 = 4,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.24x = 11,035.92 × 4,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.24x = 53,571,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,571,445.74/7,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.07

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