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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.18, 11,996.64 and 3,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.18, 11,996.64 and 3,324.44 is: 4,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.18 : 11,996.64 = 3,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.18/11,996.64 = 3,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.18x = 11,996.64 × 3,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.18x = 39,882,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882,139.87/8,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.53

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