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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.03, 11,997 and 3,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.03, 11,997 and 3,069.18 is: 4,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.03 : 11,997 = 3,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.03/11,997 = 3,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.03x = 11,997 × 3,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.03x = 36,820,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820,952.46/7,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.75

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