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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.22, 11,996.51 and 2,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.22, 11,996.51 and 2,732.02 is: 4,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.22 : 11,996.51 = 2,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.22/11,996.51 = 2,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.22x = 11,996.51 × 2,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.22x = 32,774,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,774,705.25/7,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.26

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