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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.37, 11,991.15 and 2,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.37, 11,991.15 and 2,726.96 is: 4,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.37 : 11,991.15 = 2,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.37/11,991.15 = 2,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.37x = 11,991.15 × 2,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.37x = 32,699,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,699,428.64/7,993.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.82

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