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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.36, 11,994.56 and 3,067.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.36, 11,994.56 and 3,067.51 is: 4,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.36 : 11,994.56 = 3,067.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.36/11,994.56 = 3,067.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.36x = 11,994.56 × 3,067.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.36x = 36,793,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,793,432.75/7,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.27

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