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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.66, 11,039.57 and 4,463.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.66, 11,039.57 and 4,463.07 is: 6,159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.66 : 11,039.57 = 4,463.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.66/11,039.57 = 4,463.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.66x = 11,039.57 × 4,463.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.66x = 49,270,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,270,373.68/7,999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.06

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