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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.08, 11,988.12 and 5,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.08, 11,988.12 and 5,523.84 is: 8,281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.08 : 11,988.12 = 5,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.08/11,988.12 = 5,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.08x = 11,988.12 × 5,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.08x = 66,220,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220,456.78/7,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.62

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