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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.80, 11,995.08 and 3,608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.80, 11,995.08 and 3,608.92 is: 5,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.80 : 11,995.08 = 3,608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.80/11,995.08 = 3,608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.80x = 11,995.08 × 3,608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.80x = 43,289,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,289,284.11/7,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.68

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