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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,986.67, 11,977.95 and 3,307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,986.67, 11,977.95 and 3,307.99 is: 4,961.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,986.67 : 11,977.95 = 3,307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,986.67/11,977.95 = 3,307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,986.67x = 11,977.95 × 3,307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,986.67x = 39,622,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622,938.82/7,986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.13

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