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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.19, 11,993.61 and 3,068.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.19, 11,993.61 and 3,068.95 is: 4,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.19 : 11,993.61 = 3,068.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.19/11,993.61 = 3,068.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.19x = 11,993.61 × 3,068.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.19x = 36,807,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,807,789.41/7,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.74

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