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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.65, 11,992.44 and 4,667.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.65, 11,992.44 and 4,667.03 is: 6,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.65 : 11,992.44 = 4,667.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.65/11,992.44 = 4,667.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.65x = 11,992.44 × 4,667.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.65x = 55,969,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969,079.76/7,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.19

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