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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.90, 11,989.77 and 2,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.90, 11,989.77 and 2,150.86 is: 3,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.90 : 11,989.77 = 2,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.90/11,989.77 = 2,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.90x = 11,989.77 × 2,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.90x = 25,788,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,788,316.70/7,993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.00

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