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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.81, 11,996.60 and 4,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.81, 11,996.60 and 4,046.84 is: 6,074.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.81 : 11,996.60 = 4,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.81/11,996.60 = 4,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.81x = 11,996.60 × 4,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.81x = 48,548,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,548,308.28/7,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.00

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