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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.22, 11,995.83 and 2,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.22, 11,995.83 and 2,803.10 is: 4,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.22 : 11,995.83 = 2,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.22/11,995.83 = 2,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.22x = 11,995.83 × 2,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.22x = 33,625,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,625,451.09/7,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.64

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