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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.13, 12,000.84 and 4,105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.13, 12,000.84 and 4,105.27 is: 6,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.13 : 12,000.84 = 4,105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.13/12,000.84 = 4,105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.13x = 12,000.84 × 4,105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.13x = 49,266,688.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,266,688.43/7,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.78

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