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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.26, 11,994.24 and 3,610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.26, 11,994.24 and 3,610.65 is: 5,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.26 : 11,994.24 = 3,610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.26/11,994.24 = 3,610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.26x = 11,994.24 × 3,610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.26x = 43,307,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,307,002.66/7,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.91

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