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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.91, 11,987.46 and 2,797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.91, 11,987.46 and 2,797.38 is: 4,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.91 : 11,987.46 = 2,797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.91/11,987.46 = 2,797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.91x = 11,987.46 × 2,797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.91x = 33,533,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533,480.85/7,991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.93

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