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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.38, 11,991.72 and 2,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.38, 11,991.72 and 2,150.69 is: 3,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.38 : 11,991.72 = 2,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.38/11,991.72 = 2,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.38x = 11,991.72 × 2,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.38x = 25,790,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790,472.29/7,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.67

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