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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.83, 12,001.61 and 7,336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.83, 12,001.61 and 7,336.87 is: 11,009.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.83 : 12,001.61 = 7,336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.83/12,001.61 = 7,336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.83x = 12,001.61 × 7,336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.83x = 88,054,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,054,252.36/7,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.77

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