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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.04, 11,995.56 and 4,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.04, 11,995.56 and 4,530.24 is: 6,795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.04 : 11,995.56 = 4,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.04/11,995.56 = 4,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.04x = 11,995.56 × 4,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.04x = 54,342,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342,765.73/7,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.36

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