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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.63, 11,993.97 and 2,800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.63, 11,993.97 and 2,800.37 is: 4,201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.63 : 11,993.97 = 2,800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.63/11,993.97 = 2,800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.63x = 11,993.97 × 2,800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.63x = 33,587,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,587,553.77/7,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.26

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