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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.28, 11,993.22 and 2,800.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.28, 11,993.22 and 2,800.92 is: 4,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.28 : 11,993.22 = 2,800.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.28/11,993.22 = 2,800.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.28x = 11,993.22 × 2,800.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.28x = 33,592,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592,049.76/7,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.01

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