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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.41, 12,005.02 and 6,148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.41, 12,005.02 and 6,148.83 is: 9,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.41 : 12,005.02 = 6,148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.41/12,005.02 = 6,148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.41x = 12,005.02 × 6,148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.41x = 73,816,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,816,769.38/7,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.23

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