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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.41, 11,996.12 and 4,099.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.41, 11,996.12 and 4,099.33 is: 6,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.41 : 11,996.12 = 4,099.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.41/11,996.12 = 4,099.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.41x = 11,996.12 × 4,099.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.41x = 49,176,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,176,034.10/7,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.00

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