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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.51, 11,994.89 and 2,730.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.51, 11,994.89 and 2,730.11 is: 4,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.51 : 11,994.89 = 2,730.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.51/11,994.89 = 2,730.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.51x = 11,994.89 × 2,730.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.51x = 32,747,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,747,295.51/7,995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.71

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