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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.34, 11,039.09 and 4,462.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.34, 11,039.09 and 4,462.47 is: 6,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.34 : 11,039.09 = 4,462.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.34/11,039.09 = 4,462.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.34x = 11,039.09 × 4,462.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.34x = 49,261,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261,585.64/7,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.21

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