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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.52, 11,991.60 and 3,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.52, 11,991.60 and 3,610.80 is: 5,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.52 : 11,991.60 = 3,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.52/11,991.60 = 3,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.52x = 11,991.60 × 3,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.52x = 43,299,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,299,269.28/7,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.12

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