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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.94, 11,992.99 and 2,803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.94, 11,992.99 and 2,803.06 is: 4,203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.94 : 11,992.99 = 2,803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.94/11,992.99 = 2,803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.94x = 11,992.99 × 2,803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.94x = 33,617,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,617,070.55/7,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.22

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