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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.20, 11,986.39 and 2,147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.20, 11,986.39 and 2,147.86 is: 3,221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.20 : 11,986.39 = 2,147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.20/11,986.39 = 2,147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.20x = 11,986.39 × 2,147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.20x = 25,745,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,745,087.63/7,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.68

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