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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.37, 11,038.97 and 4,414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.37, 11,038.97 and 4,414.66 is: 6,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.37 : 11,038.97 = 4,414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.37/11,038.97 = 4,414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.37x = 11,038.97 × 4,414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.37x = 48,733,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,733,299.30/7,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.15

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