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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.72, 11,996.56 and 2,802.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.72, 11,996.56 and 2,802.38 is: 4,203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.72 : 11,996.56 = 2,802.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.72/11,996.56 = 2,802.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.72x = 11,996.56 × 2,802.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.72x = 33,618,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,618,919.81/7,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.56

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