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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.67, 12,000.18 and 3,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.67, 12,000.18 and 3,614.16 is: 5,423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.67 : 12,000.18 = 3,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.67/12,000.18 = 3,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.67x = 12,000.18 × 3,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.67x = 43,370,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,370,570.55/7,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.58

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