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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.83, 11,037.20 and 4,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.83, 11,037.20 and 4,462.36 is: 6,156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.83 : 11,037.20 = 4,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.83/11,037.20 = 4,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.83x = 11,037.20 × 4,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.83x = 49,251,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,251,909.89/7,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.62

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