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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.94, 11,998.80 and 3,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.94, 11,998.80 and 3,067.74 is: 4,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.94 : 11,998.80 = 3,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.94/11,998.80 = 3,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.94x = 11,998.80 × 3,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.94x = 36,809,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,809,198.71/7,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.33

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