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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.92, 12,004.02 and 3,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.92, 12,004.02 and 3,383.16 is: 5,078.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.92 : 12,004.02 = 3,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.92/12,004.02 = 3,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.92x = 12,004.02 × 3,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.92x = 40,611,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611,520.30/7,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.40

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