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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.10, 11,993.82 and 2,798.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.10, 11,993.82 and 2,798.02 is: 4,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.10 : 11,993.82 = 2,798.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.10/11,993.82 = 2,798.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.10x = 11,993.82 × 2,798.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.10x = 33,558,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558,948.24/7,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.02

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