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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.97, 11,995.45 and 2,802.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.97, 11,995.45 and 2,802.85 is: 4,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.97 : 11,995.45 = 2,802.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.97/11,995.45 = 2,802.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.97x = 11,995.45 × 2,802.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.97x = 33,621,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621,394.06/7,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.27

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