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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.59, 11,999.41 and 2,805.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.59, 11,999.41 and 2,805.47 is: 4,208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.59 : 11,999.41 = 2,805.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.59/11,999.41 = 2,805.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.59x = 11,999.41 × 2,805.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.59x = 33,663,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,663,962.76/7,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.21

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