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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.78, 11,980.12 and 3,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.78, 11,980.12 and 3,303.25 is: 4,955.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.78 : 11,980.12 = 3,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.78/11,980.12 = 3,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.78x = 11,980.12 × 3,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.78x = 39,573,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,293.18/7,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.47

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