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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.19, 11,996.61 and 3,070.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.19, 11,996.61 and 3,070.95 is: 4,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.19 : 11,996.61 = 3,070.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.19/11,996.61 = 3,070.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.19x = 11,996.61 × 3,070.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.19x = 36,840,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840,989.48/7,997.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.74

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