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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.78, 11,991.08 and 2,151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.78, 11,991.08 and 2,151.74 is: 3,227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.78 : 11,991.08 = 2,151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.78/11,991.08 = 2,151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.78x = 11,991.08 × 2,151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.78x = 25,801,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,801,631.90/7,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.31

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