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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.72, 11,993.64 and 3,064.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.72, 11,993.64 and 3,064.18 is: 4,596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.72 : 11,993.64 = 3,064.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.72/11,993.64 = 3,064.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.72x = 11,993.64 × 3,064.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.72x = 36,750,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750,671.82/7,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.29

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