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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.13, 11,996.85 and 2,733.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.13, 11,996.85 and 2,733.61 is: 4,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.13 : 11,996.85 = 2,733.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.13/11,996.85 = 2,733.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.13x = 11,996.85 × 2,733.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.13x = 32,794,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794,709.13/7,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.30

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