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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.98, 11,851.14 and 2,633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.98, 11,851.14 and 2,633.27 is: 3,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.98 : 11,851.14 = 2,633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.98/11,851.14 = 2,633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.98x = 11,851.14 × 2,633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.98x = 31,207,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207,251.43/7,899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.29

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