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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.84, 11,988.54 and 3,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.84, 11,988.54 and 3,314.64 is: 4,969.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.84 : 11,988.54 = 3,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.84/11,988.54 = 3,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.84x = 11,988.54 × 3,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.84x = 39,737,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,737,694.23/7,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.80

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