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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.08, 11,961.96 and 3,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.08, 11,961.96 and 3,358 is: 5,036.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.08 : 11,961.96 = 3,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.08/11,961.96 = 3,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.08x = 11,961.96 × 3,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.08x = 40,168,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,261.68/7,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.09

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