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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.93, 11,999.10 and 3,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.93, 11,999.10 and 3,327.48 is: 4,987.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.93 : 11,999.10 = 3,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.93/11,999.10 = 3,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.93x = 11,999.10 × 3,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.93x = 39,926,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,926,765.27/8,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.77

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