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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.91, 11,993.22 and 3,839.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.91, 11,993.22 and 3,839.88 is: 5,758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.91 : 11,993.22 = 3,839.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.91/11,993.22 = 3,839.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.91x = 11,993.22 × 3,839.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.91x = 46,052,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052,525.61/7,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,758.07

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