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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.41, 11,993.18 and 3,063.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.41, 11,993.18 and 3,063.87 is: 4,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.41 : 11,993.18 = 3,063.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.41/11,993.18 = 3,063.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.41x = 11,993.18 × 3,063.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.41x = 36,745,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,745,529.09/7,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.83

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