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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.67, 11,998.47 and 4,294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.67, 11,998.47 and 4,294.58 is: 6,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.67 : 11,998.47 = 4,294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.67/11,998.47 = 4,294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.67x = 11,998.47 × 4,294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.67x = 51,528,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,528,389.29/7,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.73

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