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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.09, 11,995.28 and 2,732.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.09, 11,995.28 and 2,732.57 is: 4,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.09 : 11,995.28 = 2,732.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.09/11,995.28 = 2,732.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.09x = 11,995.28 × 2,732.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.09x = 32,777,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,777,882.29/7,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.73

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