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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.61, 11,990.23 and 2,151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.61, 11,990.23 and 2,151.27 is: 3,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.61 : 11,990.23 = 2,151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.61/11,990.23 = 2,151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.61x = 11,990.23 × 2,151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.61x = 25,794,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,794,222.09/7,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.45

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