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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.22, 11,995.01 and 2,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.22, 11,995.01 and 2,731.02 is: 4,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.22 : 11,995.01 = 2,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.22/11,995.01 = 2,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.22x = 11,995.01 × 2,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.22x = 32,758,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758,571.50/7,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.76

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