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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.76, 11,996.19 and 3,067.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.76, 11,996.19 and 3,067.02 is: 4,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.76 : 11,996.19 = 3,067.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.76/11,996.19 = 3,067.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.76x = 11,996.19 × 3,067.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.76x = 36,792,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,792,554.65/7,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.36

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