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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.36, 11,991.05 and 2,729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.36, 11,991.05 and 2,729.37 is: 4,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.36 : 11,991.05 = 2,729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.36/11,991.05 = 2,729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.36x = 11,991.05 × 2,729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.36x = 32,728,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,728,012.14/7,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.40

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