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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.21, 11,975.82 and 3,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.21, 11,975.82 and 3,304.43 is: 4,957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.21 : 11,975.82 = 3,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.21/11,975.82 = 3,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.21x = 11,975.82 × 3,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.21x = 39,573,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,199.00/7,982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.68

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