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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.44, 11,995.68 and 3,553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.44, 11,995.68 and 3,553.65 is: 5,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.44 : 11,995.68 = 3,553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.44/11,995.68 = 3,553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.44x = 11,995.68 × 3,553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.44x = 42,628,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628,448.23/7,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.60

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