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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.70, 11,039.87 and 4,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.70, 11,039.87 and 4,463.12 is: 6,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.70 : 11,039.87 = 4,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.70/11,039.87 = 4,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.70x = 11,039.87 × 4,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.70x = 49,272,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,272,303.35/7,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.27

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