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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.01, 11,988 and 2,148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.01, 11,988 and 2,148.62 is: 3,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.01 : 11,988 = 2,148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.01/11,988 = 2,148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.01x = 11,988 × 2,148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.01x = 25,757,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,596.62/7,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.92

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