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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,989.99, 11,983.55 and 2,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,989.99, 11,983.55 and 2,145.23 is: 3,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,989.99 : 11,983.55 = 2,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,989.99/11,983.55 = 2,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,989.99x = 11,983.55 × 2,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,989.99x = 25,707,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,707,512.67/7,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.46

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