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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.44, 11,036.64 and 4,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.44, 11,036.64 and 4,461.96 is: 6,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.44 : 11,036.64 = 4,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.44/11,036.64 = 4,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.44x = 11,036.64 × 4,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.44x = 49,245,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,245,046.21/7,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.06

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