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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.28, 11,987.52 and 2,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.28, 11,987.52 and 2,148.44 is: 3,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.28 : 11,987.52 = 2,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.28/11,987.52 = 2,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.28x = 11,987.52 × 2,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.28x = 25,754,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,754,467.47/7,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.42

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