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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.43, 12,003.57 and 5,374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.43, 12,003.57 and 5,374.67 is: 8,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.43 : 12,003.57 = 5,374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.43/12,003.57 = 5,374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.43x = 12,003.57 × 5,374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.43x = 64,515,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,515,257.58/7,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.02

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