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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.63, 11,992.80 and 3,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.63, 11,992.80 and 3,068.48 is: 4,603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.63 : 11,992.80 = 3,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.63/11,992.80 = 3,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.63x = 11,992.80 × 3,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.63x = 36,799,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799,666.94/7,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.05

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