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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.03, 11,991.60 and 3,833.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.03, 11,991.60 and 3,833.89 is: 5,749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.03 : 11,991.60 = 3,833.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.03/11,991.60 = 3,833.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.03x = 11,991.60 × 3,833.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.03x = 45,974,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,974,475.32/7,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,749.66

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