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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.26, 11,991.53 and 2,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.26, 11,991.53 and 2,150.57 is: 3,225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.26 : 11,991.53 = 2,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.26/11,991.53 = 2,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.26x = 11,991.53 × 2,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.26x = 25,788,570.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,788,570.09/7,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.48

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