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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.82, 11,996.73 and 6,626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.82, 11,996.73 and 6,626.94 is: 9,940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.82 : 11,996.73 = 6,626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.82/11,996.73 = 6,626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.82x = 11,996.73 × 6,626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.82x = 79,501,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,501,609.91/7,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.41

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