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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.28, 11,993.04 and 3,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.28, 11,993.04 and 3,064.08 is: 4,596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.28 : 11,993.04 = 3,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.28/11,993.04 = 3,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.28x = 11,993.04 × 3,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.28x = 36,747,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,747,634.00/7,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.74

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