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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.52, 11,994.80 and 2,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.52, 11,994.80 and 2,801.20 is: 4,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.52 : 11,994.80 = 2,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.52/11,994.80 = 2,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.52x = 11,994.80 × 2,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.52x = 33,599,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,599,833.76/7,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.81

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