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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.65, 11,039.18 and 4,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.65, 11,039.18 and 4,462.83 is: 6,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.65 : 11,039.18 = 4,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.65/11,039.18 = 4,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.65x = 11,039.18 × 4,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.65x = 49,265,961.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265,961.37/7,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.51

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