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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,988.22, 11,982.06 and 2,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,988.22, 11,982.06 and 2,144.70 is: 3,216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,988.22 : 11,982.06 = 2,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,988.22/11,982.06 = 2,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,988.22x = 11,982.06 × 2,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,988.22x = 25,697,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697,924.08/7,988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.98

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