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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.66, 11,993.50 and 2,800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.66, 11,993.50 and 2,800.32 is: 4,200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.66 : 11,993.50 = 2,800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.66/11,993.50 = 2,800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.66x = 11,993.50 × 2,800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.66x = 33,585,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585,637.92/7,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.48

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