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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.99, 12,000.30 and 3,070.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.99, 12,000.30 and 3,070.95 is: 4,607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.99 : 12,000.30 = 3,070.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.99/12,000.30 = 3,070.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.99x = 12,000.30 × 3,070.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.99x = 36,852,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,852,321.29/7,998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.12

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