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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.26, 11,038.98 and 4,462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.26, 11,038.98 and 4,462.69 is: 6,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.26 : 11,038.98 = 4,462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.26/11,038.98 = 4,462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.26x = 11,038.98 × 4,462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.26x = 49,263,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263,545.66/7,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.51

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