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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.28, 11,991.54 and 3,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.28, 11,991.54 and 3,063.08 is: 4,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.28 : 11,991.54 = 3,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.28/11,991.54 = 3,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.28x = 11,991.54 × 3,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.28x = 36,731,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,731,046.34/7,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.24

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