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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.71, 11,996.30 and 7,219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.71, 11,996.30 and 7,219.33 is: 10,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.71 : 11,996.30 = 7,219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.71/11,996.30 = 7,219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.71x = 11,996.30 × 7,219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.71x = 86,605,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,605,236.54/7,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.46

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