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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.83, 11,989.12 and 2,150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.83, 11,989.12 and 2,150.49 is: 3,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.83 : 11,989.12 = 2,150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.83/11,989.12 = 2,150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.83x = 11,989.12 × 2,150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.83x = 25,782,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,782,482.67/7,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.30

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