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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.04, 11,882.70 and 2,996.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.04, 11,882.70 and 2,996.99 is: 4,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.04 : 11,882.70 = 2,996.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.04/11,882.70 = 2,996.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.04x = 11,882.70 × 2,996.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.04x = 35,612,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,612,273.66/7,930.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.80

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