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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.90, 12,004.35 and 4,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.90, 12,004.35 and 4,101.30 is: 6,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.90 : 12,004.35 = 4,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.90/12,004.35 = 4,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.90x = 12,004.35 × 4,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.90x = 49,233,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,233,440.66/7,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.03

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