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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.76, 11,998.94 and 3,327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.76, 11,998.94 and 3,327.49 is: 4,987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.76 : 11,998.94 = 3,327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.76/11,998.94 = 3,327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.76x = 11,998.94 × 3,327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.76x = 39,926,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,926,313.22/8,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.82

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