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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.26, 11,038.90 and 4,414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.26, 11,038.90 and 4,414.25 is: 6,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.26 : 11,038.90 = 4,414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.26/11,038.90 = 4,414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.26x = 11,038.90 × 4,414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.26x = 48,728,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,728,464.33/7,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.62

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