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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.97, 11,994.28 and 3,068.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.97, 11,994.28 and 3,068.69 is: 4,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.97 : 11,994.28 = 3,068.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.97/11,994.28 = 3,068.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.97x = 11,994.28 × 3,068.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.97x = 36,806,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,806,659.45/7,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.85

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