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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.92, 11,992.61 and 2,151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.92, 11,992.61 and 2,151.54 is: 3,227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.92 : 11,992.61 = 2,151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.92/11,992.61 = 2,151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.92x = 11,992.61 × 2,151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.92x = 25,802,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802,580.12/7,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.37

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