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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.32, 11,038.35 and 4,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.32, 11,038.35 and 4,462.44 is: 6,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.32 : 11,038.35 = 4,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.32/11,038.35 = 4,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.32x = 11,038.35 × 4,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.32x = 49,257,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,257,974.57/7,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.77

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