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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.36, 11,996.01 and 2,802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.36, 11,996.01 and 2,802.02 is: 4,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.36 : 11,996.01 = 2,802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.36/11,996.01 = 2,802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.36x = 11,996.01 × 2,802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.36x = 33,612,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,999.96/7,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.01

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