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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.36, 11,991.54 and 2,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.36, 11,991.54 and 2,150.96 is: 3,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.36 : 11,991.54 = 2,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.36/11,991.54 = 2,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.36x = 11,991.54 × 2,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.36x = 25,793,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,793,270.99/7,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.43

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