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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.92, 11,994.89 and 2,731.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.92, 11,994.89 and 2,731.93 is: 4,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.92 : 11,994.89 = 2,731.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.92/11,994.89 = 2,731.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.92x = 11,994.89 × 2,731.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.92x = 32,769,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,769,156.19/7,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.24

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