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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.13, 11,035.44 and 5,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.13, 11,035.44 and 5,976.03 is: 8,247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.13 : 11,035.44 = 5,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.13/11,035.44 = 5,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.13x = 11,035.44 × 5,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.13x = 65,948,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,948,099.81/7,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.50

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