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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.11, 11,995.70 and 3,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.11, 11,995.70 and 3,068.26 is: 4,602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.11 : 11,995.70 = 3,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.11/11,995.70 = 3,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.11x = 11,995.70 × 3,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.11x = 36,805,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,805,926.48/7,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.40

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