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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.63, 11,995.47 and 2,801.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.63, 11,995.47 and 2,801.37 is: 4,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.63 : 11,995.47 = 2,801.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.63/11,995.47 = 2,801.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.63x = 11,995.47 × 2,801.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.63x = 33,603,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,603,749.79/7,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.76

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