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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.92, 12,003.78 and 2,804.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.92, 12,003.78 and 2,804.84 is: 4,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.92 : 12,003.78 = 2,804.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.92/12,003.78 = 2,804.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.92x = 12,003.78 × 2,804.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.92x = 33,668,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668,682.30/7,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.15

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