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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.37, 11,999.49 and 4,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.37, 11,999.49 and 4,295.28 is: 6,444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.37 : 11,999.49 = 4,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.37/11,999.49 = 4,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.37x = 11,999.49 × 4,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.37x = 51,541,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,541,169.41/7,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.76

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